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Biochemistry of the Cell
DNA and RNA in Cells
Description
DNA and RNA are nucleic acids that help store and use genetic information in cells. They are key molecules in biology and are often studied together because they work as a pair in living systems.
Nucleic acids are built from repeating units called nucleotides. Each nucleotide has a sugar, a phosp...
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Los ácidos nucleicos son polímeros de nucleótidos, moléculas compuestas por un azúcar pentosa, una base que contiene nitrógeno y un grupo fosfato. Hay dos tipos de ácidos nucleicos:ácido desoxirribonucleico, ADN y ácido ribonucleico, ARN. Sus estructuras químicas difieren según el azúcar pentosa y las bases nitrogenadas que contienen.
El a...
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