If DNA is deoxyribonucleic ACID, how much dissolving power does it have?
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Extremely little. Technically it’s made up of both acidic and basic components but neither are considered especially “powerful” in their properties. Even though the molecules have acidic and basic components, we consider the “acidic” portion more important to the overall function of the molecule so we named it after that portion. But for obvious reasons (like, we don’t want to be Xenomorphs dissolving our own living flesh), overall, DNA is a relatively weak organic acid.
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