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&nbsp;A nucleic acid (such as&nbsp;[[DNA]]&nbsp;or&nbsp;[[RNA]]) are linear molecules found in the form of a polymer, and carry information which is able to be passed on from generation to generation. They are made up of&nbsp;[[Nucleotides]]&nbsp;that are linked together, which is composed of a sugar, a&nbsp;[[Phosphate]]&nbsp;and a base. This forms the backbone to the structure, whilst the bases carry the genetic information.<references /><sup></sup>
&nbsp;A nucleic acid (such as&nbsp;[[DNA]]&nbsp;or&nbsp;[[RNA]]) are linear molecules found in the form of a polymer, and carry information which is able to be passed on from generation to generation. They are made up of&nbsp;[[Nucleotides]]&nbsp;that are linked together, which is composed of a sugar, a&nbsp;[[Phosphate]]&nbsp;and a base. This forms the backbone to the structure, whilst the bases carry the genetic information.<ref /><sup></sup>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 A nucleic acid (such as DNA or RNA) are linear molecules found in the form of a polymer, and carry information which is able to be passed on from generation to generation. They are made up of Nucleotides that are linked together, which is composed of a sugar, a Phosphate and a base. This forms the backbone to the structure, whilst the bases carry the genetic information.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name













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