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    GlossaryNucleic Acids

    molecules that store and transmit genetic information

    Nucleic acids are large biomolecules essential for all known forms of life. They include DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), which store and transmit genetic information. DNA holds the instructions for building and maintaining an organism, while RNA translates these instructions to produce proteins.

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