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Molecular Basis of Inheritance
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What are the two types of nucleic acids found in living systems?

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Answer

The two types of nucleic acids are Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and Ribonucleic acid (RNA). DNA acts as the genetic material in most organisms, while RNA has multiple roles including as a messenger and catalyst.

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