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Section 5

Nucleic Acids

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DNA and RNA

DNA and RNA are nucleic acids that carry out cellular processes, especially the regulation and expression of genes.

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The DNA Double Helix

The DNA double helix looks like a twisted staircase, with the sugar and phosphate backbone surrounding complementary nitrogen bases.

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DNA Packaging

DNA packaging is an important process in living cells. Without it, a cell is not able to accommodate the large amount of DNA that is stored inside.

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Types of RNA

RNA is the nucleic acid that makes proteins from the code provided by DNA through the processes of transcription and translation.

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