Which is a correct description of nucleic acids?
A)They are polymers of subunits containing glucose and amino acids.
B)They are polymers of subunits containing glucose,a phosphate group,and an amino acid.
C)They are polymers of subunits containing a phosphate group,a sugar,and a purine or pyrimidine base.
D)They are polymers of subunits containing a phosphate group,a sugar,and an amino acid.
E)They are long polymers of amino acids,folded into an alpha helix.

Question

Which is a correct description of nucleic acids?
A)They are polymers of subunits containing glucose and amino acids.
B)They are polymers of subunits containing glucose,a phosphate group,and an amino acid.
C)They are polymers of subunits containing a phosphate group,a sugar,and a purine or pyrimidine base.
D)They are polymers of subunits containing a phosphate group,a sugar,and an amino acid.
E)They are long polymers of amino acids,folded into an alpha helix.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nucleic acids are polymers made up of three components: a phosphate group, a sugar (usually ribose or deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base (either a purine or a pyrimidine). The two types of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA, which carry genetic information for the synthesis of proteins.

Which Is a Correct Description of Nucleic Acids