NUCLEIC ACIDS:: PART 1

INTRODUCTION

-          Nucleic acids are energy molecules that derive metabolic processes in all cells.

-          These nucleic acids form our DNA, which is referred as our heredity material.

NUCLEOTIDE

-          It is the actual molecule that makes up our DNA (deoxyribo nucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid) as well.

-          DNA is our genetic material whereas RNA makes up our genetic code.

                                         

-          DNA is more likely to be found in nucleus and less in cytoplasm.

-          RNA is more likely to be found in cytoplasm and less in nucleus.

-          Upon hydrolysis of DNA three components are obtained: -  

o   Phosphoric acid

        

o   Pentose sugar

                    

o   Nitrogenous base