Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN: 9781305389892

Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Nucleotides

It is an organic molecule made up of three basic components- a nitrogenous base, phosphate,and pentose sugar. The nucleotides are important for metabolic reactions andthe formation of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

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Nucleic acids are essential biomolecules present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. They carry the genetic information for the synthesis of proteins and cellular replication. The nucleic acids are of two types: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) a…

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Chapter 3.5, Problem 1SB

What is the monomer of a nucleic acid macromolecule?

Definition Definition Chemical process in which one or more monomers combine to produce a very large chain-like molecule called a polymer. The functional groups present on the monomers and their steric effects are responsible for polymerization through a sequence of reactions that vary in complexity. There exists a stable covalent chemical bond between monomers that sets apart polymerization from other processes.

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Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Solution Summary: The author explains that nucleic acid is the genetic material passed on from one generation to another. It codes for proteins and is responsible for morphology, anatomy, and behavior.

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