Using Two or Three Sentences, Answer the Following Questions as Concisely

question 4

Essay

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-How does nucleic acid relate to DNA?

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood, influencing blood pressure and fluid balance.

Hormone

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.

Renin

Enzyme released by the kidneys that leads to the secretion of aldosterone and a rise in blood pressure.

Urethra

A duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the exterior of the body in both males and females, and through which semen is discharged in males.