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What are DNA and RNA classified as?
Nucleic acids
What are nucleic acids and what are they made of?
Nucleic acids are macromolecules and polymers made up of many similar smaller molecules or subunits known as nucleotides.
What are nucleotides composed of?
A nitrogen-containing base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group
What are the three components that make up a nucleotide?
The three components that make up a nucleotide are a nitrogen-containing base, a pentose sugar containing 5 carbon atoms, and a phosphate group.
What is the meaning of the term "polymer" in relation to nucleic acids?
A substance made up of many similar, smaller molecules
What are DNA and RNA also known as?
DNA and RNA are also known as polynucleotides.
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