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The function of the nucleic acids contained in the body cells of an organism is

A
directing the synthesis of proteins necessary for proper cell function.

B
producing the inorganic molecules needed for normal cell growth.

C
disrupting meiosis and the synthesis of amino acids into a sequence.

D
forming a variety of gametes that will pass on hereditary information.

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Answer:

directing the synthesis of proteins necessary for proper cell function.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nucleic acids include DNA and RNA. The instructions on DNA are transcribed into messenger RNA. Ribosomes are able to read the genetic information inscribed on a strand of messenger RNA and use this information to string amino acids together into a protein thus nucleic acids directs the synthesis of proteins necessary for proper cell function.

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