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what are the components of nucleic acid?
what are the components of nucleic acid?
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RNA and DNA are the two nucleic acids.
The basic component of nucleic acid is the Nucleotides. It is composed of three components covalently bound together. They are
1. a nitrogenous base –( pyrimidine or purine )
2. a 5-carbon sugar - ribose or deoxyribose
3. a phosphate group
RNA and DNA are the two nucleic acids.
The basic component of nucleic acid is the Nucleotides. It is composed of three components covalently bound together. They are
1. a nitrogenous base –( pyrimidine or purine )
2. a 5-carbon sugar - ribose or deoxyribose
3. a phosphate group
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