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The function of nucleic acids is highly important in many aspects of the human body. For example, the DNA (Deoxy-Ribonucleic Acid) of living things is composed of nucleotides, sugars, and phosphates, which are bonded together in a helix, forming a nucleic acid chain, which is further complementary base-paired with another nucleic acid, forming a double helical structure of the DNA. Through this structure of nucleic acids, the DNA in our body allows us to express or not express traits that are inherited from the parents. These traits are very important in expressing the uniqueness of each person, and can even determine our ability to survive in the changing environments. DNA studies can also be used in forensic science to aid in crime scene investigations!
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∙ 16y agoA nucleic acid is a macromolecule composed of nucleotide chains. In biochemistry these molecules carry genetic information or form structures within cells.
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What will happen if there is lack of nucleic acids in your body?
If there is a lack of nucleic acids in your body, you are unable to reproduce. Nucleic acids form the basis for the passing on of DNA.
Why are nucleic acids important in biology?
Nucleic acids in the form of DNA and RNA control cellular function and heredity.
What group of important biochemical compounds are composed of nucleotides?
carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
What are DNA and RNA examples of?
Nucleic acids
What is the rda of nucleic acids?
you cant have an RDA for nucleic acids because they are things like RNA and DNA and those are already in your body
What are the types of nucleic acids?
RNA and DNA
What macromolecule provides instructions for growth?
Nucleic acids
What do the nucleic acids do in the body?
The nucleic acid is a protein found in RNA and DNA to determine our genes . Edit: NUCLEIC ACIDS ARE NOT PROTEINS. Do they have amino groups? No. Are they made out of Amino acids? no. Nucleic acids are polymers which are also known as RNA and DNA. They contain all of the information of the body.
What are the 2 major nucleic acids in the body?
rna and dna
Why don't we eat nucleic acids?
our body makes them on its own
What is the important coded information in an organic compound?
Nucleic acids.
What is a biologically important macromolecule?
proteins, carbohydrates,lipids, nucleic acids are macromolecules of life. They are all important because of their role in the life. Proteins does body building and functional molecules, carbohydrates provide energy, nucleic acids codes for heredity, fats make hormones and membrane and so on.
