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Question
Which of the following is the building block of nucleic acids? a. Nucleotides b. Lipids c. Amino acids d. Carbohydrates
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Nucleotides are the monomers that make up nucleic acid polymers like DNA and RNA. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group.
Hint
DNA and RNA are polymers, and their monomers are these units.