Question

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

Explanation:

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

Answer:

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