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Are nucleic acids soluble in water?


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Nucleic acids:

  1. They are long-chain polymeric chains.
  2. They are responsible for the transmission of hereditary material.
  3. They are hydrophilic in nature. This helps in forming bonds with water molecules.
  4. Example- DNA & RNA.
  5. Therefore, nucleic acids are soluble in water.

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