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Nucleic acids - Coggle Diagram
Nucleic acids
Where can you find them?
Body 
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DNA
Found in the nucleus of eukaryotes and in the organelles, chloroplasts, and mitochondria.
RNA
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Cells
Nucleic acids are the main information-carrying molecules of the cell. They determined the inherited characteristics of every living thing.
Virus
All viruses contain nucleic acid. The nucleic acid encodes the genetic information unique for each virus.
Food
Nucleic acids are not essential nutrients. Dietary sources are plants and animal foods like meat, certain vegetables, and alcohol.
Health
Dietary nucleic acids are generally converted into uric acid and enter the blood and urine, where they can form crystals.
Functional groups
Phosphates
Regulation, structure, and energy.
Amino
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Hydroxyl
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