Which of the following best describes the difference between the functions of carbohydrates and nucleic acids?
A)Carbohydrates store energy efficiently, while nucleic acids store and pass on a cell's genetic
information
B)Carbohydrates trigger a variety of metabolic processes in cells, while nucleic acids decode and
express genetic information as proteins.
C)Carbohydrates reinforce the structure of cells, while nucleic acids break down cell membranes.
D)Carbohydrates store energy in fats, while nucleic acids donate energy to various biochemical
reactions.