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A general characteristic of nucleic acids is that they are the molecules responsible for carrying genetic information in all living organisms. They are composed of long chains of nucleotides, which contain a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, govern the growth, development, and functioning of all living organisms.

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