Nucleotide Function (Video)
Introduction
Nucleotides serve a variety of functions in biological systems, including:
- Building blocks for Nucleic Acids (like DNA), which carry genetic information.
- Energy Transport within the cell
- Message Carriers between cells
The following video explains how DNA is packaged in the cell.
Summary
In this activity, you have learned that nucleotides serve the following functions:
- Carry and store genetic information.
- Energy Transport
- Messaging
Source:
“How DNA is Packaged.” YouTube, Uploaded by DNA Learning Center, March 22, 2010. https://youtu.be/9kQpYdCnU14:
