What are nucleic acids? What is their role in the cell?

Nucleic acid is a naturally occurring chemical compound that breaks down to produce phosphoric acid, sugars, and a mixture of organic bases (purines and pyrimidines). Nucleic acids are the main information-carrying molecules of the cell, and guided by the process of protein synthesis, they determine the inherited characteristics of every living being.



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