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Nucleic acids
Function: Store & transmit hereditary
(genetic) information
Two types:
a. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNAdouble helix)
b. Ribonucleic acid (RNA-single
strand)

Nucleic Acids

Nucleic Acids

Nucleic acids are composed of

long chains of nucleotides linked
by dehydration synthesis.
Elements:hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen,
carbon, and phosphorus
Monomer: Nucleotides
3 parts of a Nucleotide:
1. Sugar
2. Nitrogen base
3. Phosphate
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