Question

What are the major functions of nucleotides and nucleic acids? what three components are found in these substances? what component makes them acids?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The major function of nucleotides and nucleic acids is to hold genetic information. The three components found in them are : a)sugar molecule

b)phosphate group c) A nitrogen base. The phosphate group is what makes the acidic.

What is a nucleotide?

• A nucleotide/nucleic acid is responsible for laying the foundation of genetic information in an organism

• A nucleotide consists of :

     

        a) Pentose sugar: A 5-carbon sugar molecule.

        b)Nitrogen base: There are two types of nitrogenous bases: Purines and Pyrimidines.

        Two types of purine bases : Adenine(A) and Guanine(G)

        Three types of pyrimidine bases : Cytosine(C), Thymine(T) and Uracil(U)

         RNA consists of A,U,G,C

         DNA consists of A,T,G ,C

        c)Phosphate group

• The acidic nature of nucleotides/nucleic acids comes from the phosphate group. This is because it is gives away a proton(H+ ions), giving it an acidic character.

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