Nucleic Acids: Unveiling The Building Blocks Of Life And Genetic Information
Nucleic acids, the building blocks of life, are composed of basic units called nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of a sugar molecule (ribose or deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, cytosine, guanine, or thymine). The sugar-phosphate backbone forms the structural framework, while phosphodiester bonds connect nucleotides in a chain. Nitrogenous bases carry genetic…