The Basic Building Block of Nucleic Acids Is the ________

question 27

Multiple Choice

The basic building block of nucleic acids is the ________.

• A)nucleoside
• B)nucleotide
• C)ester linkage
• D)nitrogen base
• E)phosphoric acid

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Definitions:

Mineralized Bone

Bone tissue that has undergone the process of mineralization, where minerals such as calcium phosphate strengthen the bone matrix, providing rigidity and support to the skeletal structure.

Osteoblasts

Cells responsible for bone formation, secreting the matrix for bone that is then mineralized.

Proteoglycans

Large molecules found in the extracellular matrix of animal tissues, composed of protein and glycosaminoglycan chains, involved in holding cells together and providing cushioning.

Skeletal System

The framework of bones and cartilage that supports and protects the body, allows for movement, and produces blood cells.