Question

Which of the following conclusions is most clearly supported by the representations of nucleic acid

A) DNA and RNA have identical structures
B) Proteins determine genetic traits
C) Nucleic acids carry hereditary information
D) Lipids are essential for nucleotide synthesis

Answer 1

Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, carry hereditary information and are the basis for protein synthesis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are responsible for carrying hereditary information.

Proteins do not determine genetic traits; rather, they are synthesized based on the instructions found in DNA.

Lipids are not essential for nucleotide synthesis; nucleotides are made up of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.