Meaning Of The Word Nucleic acid

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nucleic acid
variable noun: Nucleic acids are complex chemical substances, such as DNA, which are found in living cells.

nucleic acid in American English
any of a group of essential complex organic acids found in all living cells: the two types are DNA, RNA and consist of long chains of nucleotide units with each unit composed of phosphoric acid, a carbohydrate, and a base derived from purine or pyrimidine
noun: any of a group of long, linear macromolecules, either DNA or various types of RNA, that carry genetic information directing all cellular functions: composed of linked nucleotides

nucleic acid in British English
type of complex compound that is a vital constituent of living cells
noun: any of a group of complex compounds with a high molecular weight that are vital constituents of all living cells

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