Noun: nucleic acid
- (biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide chains that are vital constituents of all living cells
"DNA and RNA are the two main types of nucleic acids"
Derived forms: nucleic acids
Type of: macromolecule, supermolecule
Part of: deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA, ribonucleic acid, RNA
Encyclopedia: Nucleic acid