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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid) are both polymers, with repeating units (monomers) of nucleotides, which are made up of:
- a nitrogenous base
- a 5-carbon sugar (deoxyribose or ribose)
- a phosphate group
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RafaA nucleic acid polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating units called nucleotides. These polymers, such as DNA and RNA, play essential roles in the storage and transmission of genetic information in living organisms. The sequence of nucleotides in the polymer determines the genetic code that governs the functioning of cells.
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What are long chains of nucleotides called?
nucleic acids.
Are nucleic acids amino acids?
No, nucleic acids and amino acids are two different types of biomolecules. Nucleic acids (such as DNA and RNA) are involved in genetic information storage and transfer, while amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
DNA and RNA are 2 examples of what?
Nucleic acids. Dna = Deoxyribonucleic Acid Rna = Ribonucleic Acid
What is the name of the macromolecules that makes up DNA?
Nucleic acids.
Is nucleic acids the same as amino acids?
No, nucleic acids are molecules that store and transmit genetic information, such as DNA and RNA, while amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Proteins are made up of chains of amino acids, not nucleic acids.
