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Why are nucleic acids important for organism

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Nucleic acids are vital for cell functioning, and therefore for life. There are two types of nucleic acids, DNA and RNA. Together, they keep track of hereditary information in a cell so that the cell can maintain itself, grow, create offspring and perform any specialized functions it's meant to do
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Answer: Because they are what gives DNA, and keeps track of the heredity of the parent(s).

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Nucleic Acid, DNA, (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is the blueprint of making genetic material.

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