Nucleic Acids and Nucleotides

Posted by Tami Port Feb 28, 2008

Nucleotides are important and versatile organic molecules of living organisms. Depending on the specific type, they can:

• transport energy within our cells (ATP)
• be built into polymers that function as the cell’s genetic blueprint (DNA)
• function as the “go between” for DNA, transcribing and translating the genetic code to build proteins

The latest piece in this Nucleic Acid Article Series provides a summary of, and link to, each of the specific articles, which range from explaining gene recognition to defining ATP, RNA and DNA. Take a look and beef up on your molecular genetics!