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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.<ref>Berg J.M, Tymoczko J.L, Stryer L (2007) Biochemistry Sixth Edition: 107</ref> | 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.<ref>Berg J.M, Tymoczko J.L, Stryer L (2007) Biochemistry Sixth Edition: 107</ref> | ||
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RNA and DNA are nucleic acids involved in [[Transcription]] and [[Translation]]. DNA is transcribed into a form of RNA called messenger RNA ([[MRNA]]), which is then translated into a [[Protein]]. Both of these nucleic acids differ slightly in terms of the sugar component and one of the bases in their structure. <ref>Berg J.M, Tymoczko J.L, Stryer L (2007) Biochemistry Sixth Edition: 107-108</ref> | |||
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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.[1]
RNA and DNA
RNA and DNA are nucleic acids involved in Transcription and Translation. DNA is transcribed into a form of RNA called messenger RNA (MRNA), which is then translated into a Protein. Both of these nucleic acids differ slightly in terms of the sugar component and one of the bases in their structure. [2]