2.1 - Nucleic Acids 🧬 Flashcards by Ashleigh S | Brainscape

Q

What is a chain of amino acids called?

A

Polypeptide

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Define amino acid

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Amino acids are the monomers (subunits) of proteins

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Each nucleotide has three distinct chemical components:

A

a five carbon pentose sugar (either ribose or deoxyribose)
a negatively charged phosphate group
an organic nitrogen-containing compound called a nitrogenous base

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