Nucleic Acid

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What is a nucleic acid?

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Nucleic acids are large biomolecules essential for all known forms of life. They are made up of nucleotides and include DNA and RNA.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid).

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA stores and transmits genetic information used in the development and functioning of living organisms.

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What is the function of RNA?

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RNA plays a crucial role in translating the genetic information from DNA into proteins.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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The building blocks of nucleic acids are nucleotides, which consist of a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group.

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of three components: a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group.

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What is the sugar found in DNA?

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The sugar found in DNA is deoxyribose.

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What is the sugar found in RNA?

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The sugar found in RNA is ribose.

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What are nitrogenous bases?

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Nitrogenous bases are the building blocks of nucleic acids and include adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), guanine (G) in DNA, and uracil (U) in RNA.

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Which nitrogenous bases are complementary in DNA?

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In DNA, adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G).