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Nucleotides: the monomers of nucleic acids

Nucleotides: the monomers of nucleic acids

Annotated nucleotide, DNA versus RNA nucleotide comparison, and phosphodiester bond joining two nucleotides

A nucleotide is the monomer of a nucleic acid. Each nucleotide has three parts: a pentose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Nucleotides and nucleic acids Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Biology
  3. /Nucleotides and nucleic acids

Step-by-step lessons on OCR A A Level Biology Nucleotides and nucleic acids. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong foundation in cell biology and biochemistry early on, since later topics on genetics, ecology and physiology all draw on these core concepts.

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