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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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Os ácidos nucleicos são polímeros de nucleotídeos moléculas compostas de açúcar pentose, uma base contendo azoto, e um grupo de fosfatos. Há dois tipos de ácidos nucleicos:ácido desoxirribonucleico, ADN, e ácido ribonucleico, RNA. As suas estruturas químicas diferem consoante o açúcar pentose e as bases nitrogenadas que contêm.
O açúcar pe...
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