Describe the structure of a mitochondrion, and explain its importanceand functions.

Q: Describe the structure of the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus

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Q: What part of the mitochondria is most acidic?

A: A cell is the fundamental unit of life. All living organisms are made up of one or many cells. All…

Q: Identify two characteristics that make mitochondria different from other organelles .

A: Cell organelles are structures within a cell that perform specific functions like controlling cell…

Nucleotides

It is an organic molecule made up of three basic components- a nitrogenous base, phosphate,and pentose sugar. The nucleotides are important for metabolic reactions andthe formation of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid). 

Nucleic Acids

Nucleic acids are essential biomolecules present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. They carry the genetic information for the synthesis of proteins and cellular replication. The nucleic acids are of two types: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The structure of all proteins and ultimately every biomolecule and cellular component is a product of information encoded in the sequence of nucleic acids. Parts of a DNA molecule containing the information needed to synthesize a protein or an RNA are genes. Nucleic acids can store and transmit genetic information from one generation to the next, fundamental to any life form.