Question

select the option that explains how your cells get the nucleic acids needed to store genetic information. nucleic acids are ingested (eaten) like the other biological macromolecules. nucleic acids are inherited.

Explanation:

Cells synthesize nucleic - acids (DNA and RNA) internally from smaller precursor molecules. They are not simply ingested like other macromolecules as the body has its own biosynthetic pathways for nucleic acids. Also, while the genetic information encoded in nucleic acids is inherited, the actual nucleic - acid molecules in cells are synthesized de - novo during cell growth and division. However, among the given options, nucleic acids are not inherited in the sense of the molecules themselves being passed on in that way for day - to - day cellular function. Nucleic acids are produced within the cell through metabolic processes using raw materials from the diet and other cellular components. But if we must choose from the given options, nucleic acids are not ingested like typical macromolecules, and the more accurate biological concept is that they are synthesized within the cell rather than being 'inherited' as the option implies. But if we assume the question is about the source of the genetic code carried by nucleic acids, it is inherited.

Answer:

Nucleic acids are inherited.