DNA and RNA Structure


Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids
ATP, Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) & Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)​
 


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What Are Organic Molecules?
Organic molecules contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, are found in living things, and can be very large molecules. The major classes of organic macromolecules are carbohydrates
proteinslipids and nucleic acids.

Article Summary: What kind of molecules are nucleotides and nucleic? What are they made of? This article covers the basics.

What Are Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids?
Nucleotide Structure: Purines & Pyrimidines
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What Are Nucleotides?
Nucleotides are monomers (small molecules) that are the building blocks of nucleic acids. Each nucleotide, and consists of 3 portions:
  • pentose sugar (ribose)
  • one or more phosphate groups
  • one of five cyclic nitrogenous bases

Some nucleotides are put together to form nucleic acid (DNA & RNA) macromolecules, whereas others function on their own. ​

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ATP: The Energy Transfer Molecule
Adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP) is a multifunctional nucleotide, most important as the "molecular currency" of intracellular energy transfer. Like tiny rechargeable batteries, ATP molecules transport chemical energy within a biological cell. These molecules can move energy around because the phosphate bonds contain a lot of potential energy, which is released when they are broken.

During photosynthesis and cellular respiration, ATP is produced from ADP (adenosine diphosphate), an inorganic phosphate and added energy. ATP energy is consumed by a multitude of cellular processes.

Chemical Structure of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate
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