nonnucleic
Nonnucleic refers to substances or entities that are not nucleic acids. Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are fundamental macromolecules in all living organisms, responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information. Therefore, anything that does not possess the characteristic structure and function of these molecules can be described as nonnucleic.
This broad category encompasses a vast array of chemical compounds and biological entities. Examples include proteins,
The term "nonnucleic" can also be applied in contexts outside of biochemistry. For example, in materials science,