Question

which statement best describes the components of nucleic acids? they are made up of chains of amino acids. they are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only. they are made up almost entirely of carbon and hydrogen. they are made up of nitrogenous bases, sugars, and phosphates.

Explanation:

Nucleic acids like DNA and RNA are composed of nucleotides. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogen - containing base, a five - carbon sugar, and a phosphate group. Amino acids make up proteins, and the other options inaccurately describe the components of nucleic acids.

Answer:

They are made up of nitrogenous bases, sugars, and phosphates.