Science 10 25.4 Nucleic Acids
Science 10 25.4 Nucleic Acids
Science 10 25.4 Nucleic Acids
Nucleic Acids
recognize the major
categories of
Objectives 1
biomolecules, such as
carbohydrates, lipids,
At the end proteins, and nucleic
of the acids; and
lesson, you
should be explain the functions of
able to: 2 nucleic acids in the
processes of life.
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Nucleic Acids
● Nucleic acids are biomolecules
that consists of repeating units
of nucleotides.
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic Acids
● Deoxyribonucleic acid
has deoxyribose as its
sugar.
RNA and DNA
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● A rule known as
Chargaff’s rule states
that purines and
pyrimidines should be
found in equal ratios
within a cell.
Nitrogenous bases
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Levels of Organization
Levels of Organization
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