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Adenine, Guanine, Thymine and Cytosine are the components of .

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proteins
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nucleic acids
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sugars
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The correct option is B nucleic acids
Nucleic acids are the biomolecules which are responsible for the transmission of traits from the parents to offsprings. The base components of nucleic acids are heterocyclic compounds with the rings containing nitrogen and carbon. The four nitrogenous bases essential in structure of nucleic acid are Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine.

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