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Nucleic Acids: Definition and Structure by Ammutha Sokayah is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Nucleic acids are essential large biological molecules found in all living cells and viruses. They contain the genetic instructions and are made up of DNA and RNA. DNA contains the genetic blueprint in the form of genes and is made up of two strands bound together in a double helix. RNA assists in carrying out the genetic instructions by helping synthesize proteins. There are three main types of RNA: mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA, which help decode DNA and facilitate protein production. Nucleic acids are made up of
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- Ammutha Sokayah
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