What is the main function of nucleic acids?

Nucleic acids are the molecules that carry the genetic information that is passed down from parent to child. However, nucleic acids are special since they can also combine with proteins to become the machines -- called ribosomes -- that turn genetic instructions in nucleic acids into other protein machines. read more

Nucleic acids are found in the chromosomes of every living cell. Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of every living cell. The nucleic acids are an important part of the chromosomes because they hold all the genes that comprise the DNA of the organism. read more

For example, the building of proteins is controlled by the group of nucleic acids known in general as ribonucleic acid (RNA). The structures and functions of the three types of RNA molecules and the structure and function of DNA are shown below. The main function of nucleic acid are listed below. read more