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1. (n.) nucleic acid
any of a group of long, linear macromolecules, either DNA or various types of RNA, that carry genetic information directing all cellular functions: composed of linked nucleotides.
Etymology: (1890–95; nucle (us ) + -ic ; cf. G Nucleïnsäure (1889))
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1. (noun) nucleic acid
(biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide chains that are vital constituents of all living cells
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