Question

select the correct answers (2)
which of the following is true about nucleic acids?
(4 points)
□ glucose, cellulose, and starch are examples of nucleic acids found in most cells
□ nucleic acids are usually insoluble in water and are used for long - term energy storage
□ both dna, which stores genetic information and encodes protein sequences, and rna, which is involved in the direct production of proteins, are nucleic acids
□ nucleic acids always consist of a five - carbon sugar, a nitrogenous base, and one or more phosphate groups

Explanation:

Glucose, cellulose, and starch are carbohydrates, not nucleic acids. Nucleic acids are water - soluble and not for long - term energy storage (fats are for that). DNA stores genetic info and encodes protein sequences, RNA is involved in protein production, and nucleic acids have a five - carbon sugar, a nitrogenous base, and one or more phosphate groups.

Answer:

C. Both DNA, which stores genetic information and encodes protein sequences, and RNA, which is involved in the direct production of proteins, are nucleic acids
D. Nucleic acids always consist of a five - carbon sugar, a nitrogenous base, and one or more phosphate groups