Rafia H. answered • 07/16/21
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The acidic character of nucleotides is due to the presence of phosphate.
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asked • 07/16/21Which functional group found in nucleotides, DNA, RNA is acidic at cellular pH?
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Jessica F. answered • 07/16/21
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The phosphate group in nucleotides/DNA/RNA is considered acidic. That is because it easily loses a hydrogen atom to become negatively charged. Hope this helps!
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