What are the building blocks (monomers) of nucleic acids?
A
Monosaccharides
B
Amino acids
C
Nucleotides
D
Fatty acids
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Understand that nucleic acids are macromolecules essential for all known forms of life. They include DNA and RNA.
Recognize that nucleic acids are polymers, which means they are made up of repeating units called monomers.
Identify the monomers of nucleic acids as nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of three components: a phosphate group, a five-carbon sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
Differentiate nucleotides from other biological monomers: Monosaccharides are the monomers of carbohydrates, amino acids are the monomers of proteins, and fatty acids are components of lipids.
Conclude that the building blocks of nucleic acids are nucleotides, which are distinct from monosaccharides, amino acids, and fatty acids.