Question

Which of the following molecules are classified as nucleic acids?

1) DNA
2) RNA
3) Protein
4) Carbohydrate

Answer 1

1 and 2

Step-by-step explanation:

DNA - DeoxyNucleic Acid
RNA - RiboNucleic Acid

^ It is in their letters NA = Nucleic Acid

Proteins are made of amino acids which are derived from RNA through translation.

Carbohydrates are carbon-hydrogen molecules.

Answer 2

Nucleic acids are molecules made up of nucleotides that direct cellular activities. There are two types of nucleic acids: DNA and RNA. DNA carries the genetic blueprint of the cell, while RNA is involved in protein synthesis and regulation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nucleic acids are molecules made up of nucleotides that direct cellular activities such as cell division and protein synthesis. There are two types of nucleic acids: DNA and RNA. DNA carries the genetic blueprint of the cell and is passed on from parents to offspring. It has a double-helical structure with the two strands connected by hydrogen bonds. RNA is involved in protein synthesis and its regulation.