Why is DNA acid?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 9/21/2022

Great question.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid is made up of a sugar (the deoxyribose), a phosphate ion, and a nitrogenous base.

the phosphate ion is where the acidity is, its also called phosphoric acid while in your cells.

You could argue that wouldn't it be equal with base and acidity with the nitrogenous base, but the acid is so much powerful then the base, the base is there just basically for supporting the deoxyribose

Zora Daniel ∙

Lvl 10

∙ 2y ago

What else can I help you with?

Is DNA an acid or a base?

DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid, is an acid.

What do the letters DNA mean?

DNA stands for Dioxiribo-Nucleac-Acid

Is DNA an organic or inorganic acid?

DNA is an organic acid.

What is is the full name of DNA?

The full name of DNA is deoxyribonucleic acid.

What does DNA and RNA stands for?

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. RNA stands for ribonucleic acid.

Is DNA and RNA a nucleic acid?

Yes, DNA is deoxyribonucleic acid. RNA is ribonucleic acid.

Is DNA RNA a nucleic acid?

Yes, DNA is deoxyribonucleic acid. RNA is ribonucleic acid.

What is the name of DNA?

DNA-Deoxyribonucleic acid RNA-Ribonucleic acid

Does DNA help Synthesize Nucleic Acid?

DNA is a nucleic acid.

What are the initials of the chemical deoxyribonucleic acid?

The abbreviation is DNA from deoxyribonucleic acid.

What is the major compound in DNA?

DNA is a compound known as deoxyribonucleic acid.

What is a molecule that carries the instructions for growth and functions of a cell?

DNA

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