One function of nucleic acids is to
A) transfer energy within a cell.
B) form a cell membrane.
C) catalyze all of the chemical reactions within a cell.
D) carry out photosynthesis.
E) code for fatty acid synthesis.

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are primarily responsible for storing and transferring genetic information and not directly involved in energy transfer, forming cell membranes, catalyzing all chemical reactions, or carrying out photosynthesis.

One Function of Nucleic Acids Is to