What type of organic compound is DNA?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to identify the type of organic compound that DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) represents. It seeks to clarify the classification of DNA within organic chemistry.
Answer
nucleic acid
The final answer is nucleic acid.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is nucleic acid.
More Information
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a type of nucleic acid, a biochemical compound consisting of long chains of nucleotides. These nucleotides include a sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
Sources
- What type of organic compound is DNA? | CK-12 Foundation - ck12.org
- Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning - BIO 140 - guides.hostos.cuny.edu
- Classes of Organic Compounds – Introductory Chemistry - uen.pressbooks.pub
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