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Nucleotide
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a molecule that forms the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
Example
The energy currency of cells, ATP, is a nucleotide with three phosphate groups.
The sequence of nucleotides in DNA determines genetic information.
A chain of nucleotides in DNA or RNA is often referred to as a strand or sequence.
The backbone of DNA and RNA is formed by sugar and phosphate molecules in nucleotides.
Mutations can occur when the sequence of nucleotides in DNA is altered.
