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Nucleic Acid

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

(biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide chains that are vital constituents of all living cells

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Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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Nucleic Acids
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