Question

how are proteins and nucleic acids related? they both provide energy. they both carry genetic information. the structure of proteins is determined by nucleic acids. the subunits of nucleic acids are also the subunits of proteins.

Explanation:

Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) contain the genetic code. Through transcription and translation processes, the information in nucleic acids determines the sequence of amino - acids in proteins, thus determining protein structure. Proteins don't primarily provide energy compared to carbohydrates and fats, and they don't carry genetic information like nucleic acids. Also, the subunits of nucleic acids (nucleotides) are different from protein subunits (amino - acids).

Answer:

The structure of proteins is determined by nucleic acids.