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question 1-4 which group of macromolecules is responsible for transferring genetic information to new cells? carbohydrates lipids nucleic acids proteins
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To determine the macromolecule responsible for transferring genetic information to new cells, we analyze each option:
- Carbohydrates: Mainly provide energy (e.g., glucose) or structural support (e.g., cellulose), not genetic info transfer.
- Lipids: Function in energy storage (e.g., fats), cell membrane structure (e.g., phospholipids), and signaling, not genetic transfer.
- Nucleic acids: Include DNA and RNA. DNA carries genetic info, and during cell division (e.g., mitosis/meiosis) or replication, it (and RNA in some cases) transfers genetic information to new cells.
- Proteins: Have roles in structure, enzymes, transport, etc., but do not carry or transfer genetic information.
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