What is the repeating unit in nucleic acids ? a)Monosaccharides b)Amino acids c)Nucleotides d)NucleosidesCorrect answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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What is the repeating unit in nucleic acids ?

a)
Monosaccharides
b)
Amino acids
c)
Nucleotides
d)
Nucleosides

Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

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Nucleotides are made up of nucleoside and phosphate group

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