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Nucleic Acids |
Nucleic Acids are macromolecules that consist of the element carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus . The monomers of nucleic acids are called nucleotide. Eg:DNA and RNA. |
Macromolecules. |
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DNA |
-found mainly within the chromosomes are the carries of genetic information. -DNA molecules consist of double chain of nucleotides. -Play an important role in the synthesis of proteins in a cell. |
DNA |
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RNA |
-RNA molecules consist of a single chain of nucleotides. -There are three types of RNA . -May be found in the nucleus or within the cytosol. -Also plays a role in protein synthesis. |
RNA. |
