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The key term corresponding to the definition “a biological polymer compound that can transmit genetic information” is to be stated.

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A nucleic acid consists of a sugar molecule which is connected to a nitrogen base and a phosphate group. Nucleic acids are long chain polymers of sugar molecules attached to a nitrogen base and linked by phosphate esters.

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