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Nucleotide

One of a class of organic compounds composed of a pentose sugar, a phosphate molecule, and a base.

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Nucleic Acid

An organic compound composed of nucleotides.

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

A deoxyribose-containing nucleotide that stores genetic information.

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Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)

A ribose-containing nucleotide that helps to transfer genetic information from DNA to the production of protein.

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Purine

A nitrogenous base with a double ring structure, specifically adenine or guanine.

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Pyrimidine

A nitrogenous base with a single ring structure, specifically cytosine, thymine, or uracil.

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Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

A high-energy nucleotide containing adenine, a ribose sugar, and three phosphate molecules used for short-term energy storage or transfer in the body.

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Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP)

A low-energy nucleotide containing adenine, a ribose sugar, and two phosphate molecules.

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Phosphorylation

The chemical addition of a phosphate group to an organic compound.