| A family of macromolecules, composed of various moiety: purines, pyrimidines, phosphoric acid, and a pentose, either d-ribose or d-deoxyribose. Nucleic acids in the form either DNA or RNA was found in the chromosomes, nucleoli, mitochondria, and cytoplasm of all cells, and in viruses. Nucleic acids are the major players in controlling cellular function and heredity. (NCI) Nucleic Acids is from the group Nucleic Acids Nucleosides and Nucleotides
Other Names for Nucleic Acids
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic Acid
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