nucleic acid

Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information. This topic is part of Biology within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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DNA and RNA are examples of what?

Answer: Nucleic acids

Bonus fact: Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

Nucleic acids are built from repeating units called what?

Answer: Nucleotides

Bonus fact: Each nucleotide contains a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base.

Which nucleic acid usually contains uracil instead of thymine?

Answer: RNA

Bonus fact: RNA uses uracil where DNA uses thymine.

What genetic material can bacteriophages contain?

Answer: DNA or RNA

Bonus fact: Different phage groups use different nucleic acids.

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