The article contains sections titled:
1.
Introduction
2.
Structure
2.1.
Structure of DNA
2.2.
Structure of RNA
3.
Properties
3.1.
Physical and Chemical Properties
3.2.
Interaction with Proteins
4.
Biosynthesis and Biological Function
4.1.
DNA Replication
4.2.
Gene Expression
4.2.1.
Transcription
4.2.2.
Translation
4.3.
Modification and Degradation
4.4.
Recombination
4.5.
DNA Repair
4.6.
Nucleic Acids as Enzymes
5.
Isolation, Purification, and Transfer
6.
Analysis of Nucleic Acids
7.
Chemical Synthesis
7.1.
Synthesis Strategy
7.2.
Protecting Groups
7.3.
Functionalization of the Support
7.4.
Methods of Synthesis
7.5.
Cleavage of Protecting Groups and Purification of Oligonucleotides
7.6.
Synthesis of Modified Oligonucleotides
8.
Uses
8.1.
Hybridization Techniques for Nucleic Acid Detection
8.2.
Labeling and Detection Systems
8.3.
Amplification Systems
8.4.
Applications of Probe Technology
9.
Nucleosides and Nucleotides
9.1.
Nucleosides
9.2.
Nucleotides
9.3.
Therapeutically Important Nucleoside and Nucleotide Derivatives