Nucleic Acids Flashcards
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DNA
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Deoxyribonucleic acid; a nucleic acid that contains all the genetic information of an organism
2
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Nucleic Acid
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An organic compound composed of nucleotides; Includes DNA and RNA.
3
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Nucleotide
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The building blocks of nucleic acids composed of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
4
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RNA
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Ribonucleic acid; a nucleic acid that helps protein in cells.
