Question

nucleic acids are a type of biological macromolecule, or carbon - based molecule, found in all living organisms. their job is to store and transmit genetic information. nucleic acids are crucial for the inheritance of traits from one generation to the next. though there are different types of nucleic acids, they are all made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. select the true statements. nucleic acids are found in about half of all living organisms. nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information. nucleic acids contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. there is more than one type of nucleic acid.

Explanation:

The text states that nucleic acids are found in all living organisms, store and transmit genetic information, are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus, and there are different types of them. The first statement is false as nucleic acids are in all living organisms, not about half. The other three statements match the information in the text.

Answer:

• Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.
• Nucleic acids contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
• There is more than one type of nucleic acid.