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Question
Define the following term:
Nucleotide
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Solution 1
The repeating monomers in unbranched polymers of nucleic acids are called nucleotides.
Solution 2
A nucleotide is the fundamental unit of nucleic acids, which include DNA and RNA. A pentose sugar, a nitrogenous base, and a phosphoric acid group make up its three constituent parts.
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