Chapter 17, Problem 45QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The two classes of nucleic acids and the difference between the structure of two different nucleic acids are to be described.

Concept Introduction:

Nucleic acids are biomolecules that carry genetic information and take part in the synthesis of protein. A monomer of nucleic acid called nucleotide is composed of three parts that are sugar, base, and phosphate. Sugar and phosphate group makes the backbone of nucleic acid and base remains as side chains attached to sugar.