Question

which of the following best describes the difference between the functions of nucleic acids and enzymes? a. nucleic acids are used as the building blocks of proteins, while enzymes are used as the building blocks of phospholipids. b. nucleic acids contain the genetic code for protein synthesis, while enzymes catalyze chemical reactions. c. nucleic acids inhibit biochemical reactions, while enzymes provide structural support in cells. d. nucleic acids transmit signals that begin biochemical processes, while enzymes convert carbohydrates into lipids and proteins.

Explanation:

Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) carry genetic information and contains the code for protein - synthesis. Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in cells. Option a is incorrect as amino - acids are building blocks of proteins and fatty acids and glycerol are parts of phospholipids. Option c is wrong because nucleic acids don't inhibit biochemical reactions and enzymes are not for structural support. Option d is incorrect as nucleic acids don't transmit signals to begin biochemical processes in that way and enzymes don't convert carbohydrates into lipids and proteins in that manner.

Answer:

B. Nucleic acids contain the genetic code for protein synthesis, while enzymes catalyze chemical reactions.