Question

multiple choice question
which of the following is an acidic polymer of nucleotides, found or produced in the nucleus, that functions in heredity and protein synthesis?
fatty acid
nucleic acid
pyruvic acid
amino acid

Explanation:

Nucleic acids are acidic polymers of nucleotides. DNA (deoxy - ribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid) are nucleic acids found in the nucleus and are involved in heredity and protein synthesis. Fatty acids are components of lipids, pyruvic acid is an intermediate in cellular respiration, and amino acids are monomers of proteins.

Answer:

B. Nucleic acid