Question

Which of the following statements about biomolecules is true?

a. Nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) are responsible for information storage, transmission, and expression.

b. Proteins are broken down as a primary fuel source.

c. Lipids are responsible for the transport of substances into the cell.

d. Carbohydrates are responsible for the catalysis of chemical reactions.
a. Nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) are responsible for information storage, transmission, and expression.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Nucleic acids are one of the four biomolecules. They are polymers made up of monomer building blocks called nucleotides, hence, they are also called polynucleotides. Deoxyribosenucleic acid (DNA) and Ribosenucleic acid (RNA) are the two nucleic acids. They are composed of nucleotide subunits, in which each nucleotide has a structure made up of pentose sugar (Deoxyribose in DNA, and ribose in RNA), phosphate group and nitrogenous bases (Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine and Thymine (DNA /Uracil (RNA).

DNA is the storage molecule of the genetic material in living cells. They contain sections called GENES, that holds the information needed for the optimal functioning of every organism and pass genetic traits to offsprings. These information has to be expressed to produce functional products (proteins). This expression is done by transcribing the DNA into RNA, which is subsequently translated into proteins.

Hence, option A is the true option

Option B belongs to carbohydrates while Option D is for proteins.