Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Polynucleotide



Is an organic polymer derived from successive nucleotide junctions. This is formed when two nucleotides make covalent bonds in a linear chain. The phosphate group of the nucleotide 5’ carbon binds to the 3’ carbon of the sugar of the subsequent nucleotide. This phosphodiester linkage generates phosphate bridges.

Currently, the living cells have polynucleotides (DNA and RNA known as information-storage molecules). Such molecules are viewed as essential constituents to the cells.

Bioquímica 2º ano

Grupo 16:
Bárbara Costa
Rosana Monteiro

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