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Nucleic acid carries genetic information and form structures within cells.
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Why are nucleic acids considered molecules of heredity?
because Deoxy Nucleic Acid and Ribo Nucleic Acid are made of Nucleic acid (DNA and RNA)
What kind of acid is in a molecule that carries a genetic information?
Nucleic acids:Deoxyribose Nucleic AcidRibose Nucleic Acid
Is RNA is carbohydrate protein lipid or nucleic acid?
DNA is considered a type of nucleic acid. These acids are polymeric macromolecules that are required for life. RNA, is another type of nucleic acid.
Is adenine a nucleic acid?
No, adenine is a component of nucleic acids, but isn't a nucleic acid itself.
What nucleic acids are involved in transcription?
Deoxyribose nucleic acid, transcribed into, Ribose nucleic acid.
What is the purpose of a nucleic acid?
To make RNA
What is the acid called in nucleic acid?
The main nucleic acid in a cell is DNA - deoxyribonucleic acid. RNA - ribonucleic acid - can also be present. RNA can be mRNA, tRNA or rRNA.
What is the nucleic acid in a cell called?
The main nucleic acid in a cell is DNA - deoxyribonucleic acid. RNA - ribonucleic acid - can also be present. RNA can be mRNA, tRNA or rRNA.
What are the two main parts of a virues?
The two main parts of a virus are Protein Coat and Nucleic Acid. The protein coat completely surrounds the nucleic acid and serves as a protective coating and aids in attachment of the the virus to the host cell. The nucleic acid can be either Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) or Ribonucleic Acid (RNA).
What type of biological molecule is DNA?
It is a nucleic acid (and specifically, deoxyribose nucleic acid).
What is the full name for DNA and RNA?
DNA- Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid RNA-Ribo Nucleic Acid
Role of nucleic acid in life processes?
Nucleic acid's main role is to store and send genetic info. and use it to direct the synthesis of a new protein.
Is DNA a amino acid or is it a nucleic acid?
A nucleic acid.
What is the difference between deoxyribose nucleic acid and deoxypentose nucleic acid?
Deoxypentose nucleic acid is a former term for deoxyribose nucleic acid. It is the same.
What is RNA an example of?
nucleic acid
How does the process of translation convert information?
From a nucleic acid code to an amino acid code
Why are nucleic acids considered molecules of heredity?
because Deoxy Nucleic Acid and Ribo Nucleic Acid are made of Nucleic acid (DNA and RNA)
