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This table summarizes the four main types of biomolecules found in living organisms. Each biomolecule has a specific structure and function that plays a critical role in biological processes. Understanding these biomolecules is fundamental in the study of biology and life sciences. COURSE TOOLS BIOMOLECULE MONOMER POLYMER CARBOHYDRATES Monosaccharides Polysaccharides PROTEINS Amino Acids LIPIDS Fatty Acids Nucleotides NUCLEIC ACIDS Polypeptides Triglycerides, Phospholipids DNA, RNA item 16 Item 17 Item 18 Item 19 FUNCTION Provide energy & structural support Build/repair tissues, catalyze reactions. Store energy long-term, form cell membranes, signaling Store/transmit genetic info Item 20 Item 21 Item 22 Item 23 < A mutation causes a defect in the nucleotides of an organism. Based on the table, which of the following processes would most likely be affected?
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Based on the table provided, if a mutation causes a defect in the nucleotides of an organism, the process that would most likely be affected is the function of **nucleic acids**. This includes the processes related to the storage and transmission of genetic information, which are critically dependent on the integrity of DNA and RNA.
Nucleotides are the monomers that make up nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), and any defect in these nucleotides could lead to problems in replication, transcription, and translation of genetic material. Consequently, essential processes such as protein synthesis would be directly impacted, affecting the overall functioning and development of the organism.
Nucleotides are the monomers that make up nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), and any defect in these nucleotides could lead to problems in replication, transcription, and translation of genetic material. Consequently, essential processes such as protein synthesis would be directly impacted, affecting the overall functioning and development of the organism.