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: