Question

1. two of the four principle classes of organic compounds are proteins and nucleic acids. what is the relationship between proteins and nucleic acids? a. nucleic acids use proteins for energy b. nucleic acids are a subset of proteins c. proteins are long polymers of nucleic acids d. nucleic acids contain the information to make proteins

Explanation:

Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) carry genetic information and direct protein - synthesis. Proteins are made based on the instructions encoded in nucleic acids. Option A is incorrect as proteins are not used for energy in the way described. Option B is wrong since nucleic acids are not a subset of proteins. Option C is inaccurate as proteins are not long polymers of nucleic acids.

Answer:

D. nucleic acids contain the information to make proteins