Brayden H.

asked • 11/17/20

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Which of the following is true about nucleic acids?


  1.  Both DNA, which stores genetic information and encodes protein sequences, and RNA, which is involved in the direct production of proteins, are nucleic acids.
  2.  Glucose, cellulose, and starch are examples of nucleic acids found in most cells.
  3.  Nucleic acids are usually insoluble in water and are used for long term energy storage.
  4.  Nucleic acids always consist of a five-carbon sugar, a nitrogenous base, and one or more phosphate groups.


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Drucila H. answered • 11/17/20

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Let me clarify something. RNA, actually has one phosphate group, when considering it on its own, but when it's in larger nucleotides, like AMP, there are three phosphate groups. Sorry!
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