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Nucleic Acid.
Nucleic Acid - as a noun
(biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide chains that are vital constituents of all living cells
Example Sentences
"DNA and RNA are both types of nucleic acids."
"The nucleic acid sequence contains the genetic information of an organism."
"Scientists are studying the structure of nucleic acids to better understand genetic diseases."
"During DNA replication, nucleic acids are synthesized."
"RNA carries the instructions encoded in nucleic acids to the protein synthesis machinery."
