What are nucleic acids? What are some examples of nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids store and transmit the basic genetic information of all living organisms. Nucleic acids are made up of chains of repeating subunits called nucleotides, which are simple sugars joined to phosphorus- and nitrogen-containing molecules. Some examples of nucleic acids are RNA (ribonucleic acid) and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). 10. Describe photosynthesis (in words), including its significance to life. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some other organisms capture the sun’s energy and use it to make glucose, a simple sugar. Some of the glucose is converted into other organic compounds, which organisms use as a source of energy. 11. Describe photosynthetic pigments and chlorophyll. Photosynthetic pigments are chemicals that during photosynthesis absorb solar energy. The most common photosynthetic pigment is chlorophyll, which creates the bright green color characteristic of plants. Algae often have additional photosynthetic pigments, which cause them to b
