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.
What are the four major groups of organic
Please also describe their importance based on the microbioal structure and function -
Biological polymers or organic polymers are the large molecules composed of many similar smaller molecules which are linked together in a chain-like fashion.
The small molecules are called monomers. When small organic molecules are joined together, they can form the giant molecules known as the polymers. These giant molecules are also called as the macromolecules.
Natural polymers are used to build the tissues and other components in the living organisms.
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