Question

Which of the following characteristics makes nucleic acids unique among biological macromolecules?

a. They provide their own template for replication.
b. The monomers provide their own energy for polymerization.
c. They contain a lot of nitrogen and phosphorus.
d. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: Option D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nucleic acids are complex macromolecules composed of nucleotides which contain the genetic code. The are composed of monomers called my peptides which is made up of 5 carbon, phosphate group and nitrogenous base. The help to store genetic information. The provide their own template for replication. There are two types of nucleic acids and they are Deoxyribonucleic acids(DNA) and Ribonucleic acids(RNA) which have the ability to replicate themselves.

Answer 2

Answer: Option D) All of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

Nucleic acids are biologically occuring polynucleotides in which the nucleotides monomers are linked in a specific sequence by phosphodiester bonds. The nucleotide monomers are made up of nitrogenous bases (Adenine, thymine or uracil, cytosine and guanine) linked to a pentose sugar and phosphate group rich in high energy bonds.

The two types of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA, and are capable of replicating themselves.