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Nucleic acid — distinctive property source

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It is the sequence of what that gives a specific nucleic acid its distinctive properties?

Correct Answer

nucleotides

Explanation

It is the sequence of nucleotides that gives a specific nucleic acid its distinctive properties. Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA, each consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. The specific order (sequence) of these bases encodes the genetic information that determines the structure and function of proteins.

Reference

Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide


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