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Which of the following structures is a component of nucleic acids?
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4. Biomolecules
Nucleic Acids
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DNA is composed of building blocks called:
A
Monosaccharides
B
Nucleotides
C
Amino acids
D
Fatty acids
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Understand the structure of DNA: DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is a macromolecule that stores genetic information in living organisms.
Identify the building blocks of DNA: DNA is composed of smaller units called nucleotides, which are the monomers of this macromolecule.
Learn the components of a nucleotide: Each nucleotide consists of three parts: a phosphate group, a five-carbon sugar (deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base (adenine, thymine, cytosine, or guanine).
Differentiate between the options: Monosaccharides are simple sugars, amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and fatty acids are components of lipids. None of these are related to the structure of DNA.
Conclude that nucleotides are the correct answer, as they are the fundamental building blocks of DNA.
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