Nucleotides

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Nucleotide

The basic building block of nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA.

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Components of Nucleotide

A nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base, a five-carbon sugar, and one or more phosphate groups.

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Nitrogenous Bases in DNA

Adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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Nitrogenous Bases in RNA

Adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.

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Five-Carbon Sugar in DNA

Deoxyribose.

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Role of Nucleotides

Play a critical role in genetic information storage, transmission, energy transfer (e.g., ATP), and signal transduction.

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ATP

A nucleotide that is crucial for energy transfer in cellular processes.