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    Explain the term nucleic acid.

    PRADEEP KUMAR 24th Jan, 2022
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    PRADEEP KUMAR 24th Jan, 2022

    Nucleic acids are crucial biomolecules found in all living organisms. Because nucleotides have a repeating structure, they are also known as polynucleotides. A phosphate group, sugar, and nitrogenous bases make up nucleic acid.

    Nucleic acid types include:

    RNA: The structure of RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a single-stranded helix.

    DNA: The double-stranded helix structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).

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