Chapter 23, Problem 77A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of two nucleic acids found in organisms should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Large molecules which are made up of nucleotides chain is known as nucleic acid. Nucleic acid stores the genetic information in the biological systems.

Answer to Problem 77A

Two nucleic acids found in organisms are DNA and RNA.

Explanation of Solution

Nucleic acids are large biomolecules or biopolymers which are essential to different forms of file. Two major types of nucleic acid which are found in living organisms are: DNA and RNA.

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid which contains five carbon sugar, a nitrogen base and a phosphate group. It stores the biological information or gene information in a sequence of four bases of nucleic acid: Adenine, cytosine, thymine and guanine. DNA has a structure of double helix. It also stores the replicate genetic information.

RNA stands for ribonucleic acid which converts the information stored in DNA into various proteins. These proteins help in the development of the functioning of a cell. It stores the biological information or gene information in a sequence of four bases of nucleic acid: Adenine, cytosine, uracil and guanine. RNA has a structure of single-stranded.