Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134074254
ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 22 - Section 22.6 - Earth’s First Life - Concept Checks - Page 687: 1

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The group of organic compounds essential for the formation of DNA and RNA, and therefore necessary for life as we know it, is nucleic acids. Nucleic acids are large molecules that store and transmit genetic information in living organisms. They include DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), which play a central role in the inheritance, growth, and functioning of cells.

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