Nucleic acids Definition, function and examples

Nucleic acids 

The nucleic acid is molecules that allow organisms to transfer genetic information from one generation to the next.

These macromolecules store the genetic information that determines and makes protein synthesis.

Nucleic Acid is part of the DNA and RNA.

Nucleic acids are composed of nucleotide monomers when nucleotide linked together. 

Nucleotides have three parts:

• A Nitrogenous Base.
• A Five-Carbon (Pentose) Sugar.
• A Phosphate Group.

Example of Nucleic Acid:

Following are the example of the nucleic Acid.

DNA:

DNA is the example of the nucleic acids.DNA means Deoxyribonucleic acid. It contains all of the genetic information for a living organism.

RNA:

RNA is the example of Nucleic Acid.RNA means Ribonucleic Acid.

Synthetic Nucleic Acid:

Some nucleic acids are synthesized it is analogous of DNA and RNA.

Mutations:

Mutations can occur within the DNA and RNA structures. Some of these mutations to the nucleic acids have resulted in medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer,  Alzheimer's disease, Tay-Sachs disease etc.

Function of Nucleic Acid:

-The nucleic acid is the transfer the genetic information.

-Synthesis of the protein

-DNA contains the genetic information; it is used in the development and functioning of all living organisms. 

- DNA nucleic acid store the information while RNA transfer the information.