Acids and bases are the important molecules in the world. Acids turn blue litmus paper red. They taste sour and donate a proton or receive electron pair in chemical reactions.
Acids are very important for us. The building block of our genetic material is an acid which is known as De-oxyribonucleic Acid (DNA). RNA is also an acid. In fact, no living cell can be formed without proteins. All proteins are made of amino acids. So, a living cell could not take birth or work without the acids. Acids are very important for us. We have hydrochloric acid in our stomach which helps digestion of food in our stomach.
Apart from this many other acids take part in various vital reactions and activities in our body cells.. Vitamins like ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), folic acid etc. are vital for us. Proteins and enzymes are made of amino acids. We cannot live without acids
Acids also used to manufacture various things. Inorganic acids like Sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acids and organic like acetic acid, phenol etc. has extensive industrial applications. Many things are manufactured from acids.
So, acids are very beneficial for us. They take part in various chemical reactions and builds our world and our body. In fact, acids are the building blocks of the universe we see.
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