Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides: Structure and Function - A comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamental building blocks of genetic material and their roles in biological processes.
• DNA and RNA are the two main types of nucleic acids, composed of nucleotide monomers
• Nucleotides consist of three main components: a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar, and phosphate groups
• DNA serves as the primary genetic information carrier, while RNA plays various roles in protein synthesis
• Nucleotides also function as energy carriers (ATP) and enzyme cofactors
• The structure follows specific base-pairing rules and forms distinctive molecular arrangements
