* They are polymers made up of nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
* They store and transmit genetic information. This information is encoded in the sequence of nucleotides.
* They are found in all living organisms.
* They are essential for life. They play critical roles in protein synthesis, cell division, and many other essential processes.
While DNA and RNA have different structures and functions, they share these fundamental properties.
