nucleic acid
US /nuːˌkliː.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
UK /nuːˌkliː.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
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acide nucléique
a complex organic substance present in all living cells, especially DNA and RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.
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DNA is a type of nucleic acid that carries genetic information.
L'ADN est un type d'acide nucléique qui porte l'information génétique.
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RNA is another important nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis.
L'ARN est un autre acide nucléique important impliqué dans la synthèse des protéines.