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(genetic biology)

Grammar: noun phrase
plural: nucleic acids
Definition: a molecule consisting of long chains of nucleotides, which occurs in all living cells. The two main types are ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
Example:
1. Along with proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids are the major components of cells.

2. Glucose can be used to provide the raw material for the construction of all carbon-based biological molecules (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates).