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Glossary: Nucleic Acid
 


Definition
A chemical compound found in all viruses and plant and animal cells. RNA and DNA are the two principal types.

Topics Related To Nucleic Acid
Increased Folic Acid RequirementThe Condition
"...If there is a deficiency of folic acid, there is decreased nucleic acid synthesis, and cell division is hampered..."

Manganese

Related Topic
"...It is also involved in the building and degrading of proteins and nucleic acid, biogenic amine metabolism, which involves the transmitting of nerve impulses..."

Megaloblastic Anemia / Pernicious Anemia

The Condition
"...Other causes include leukemia, myelofibrosis, multiple myeloma, certain hereditary disorders, drugs that affect nucleic acid metabolism such as chemotherapy agents (methotrexate)..."

Orotate

Related Topic
"An oratic acid salt (nucleic acid); an effective molecule for transporting minerals through cellular membranes..."





Last updated: Oct 08, 2008


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