The DNA and RNA molecules carry genetic information in cells.What is their specific function?
A)DNA is the most important molecule as it directs the synthesis of proteins by transcribing and translating the information from RNA.
B)DNA translates the information for protein synthesis; RNA archives and transcribes information from the DNA for protein synthesis.
C)DNA archives information for protein synthesis; RNA transcribes and translates information from the DNA for protein synthesis.
D)DNA and RNA are in charge of both transcribing and translating information for the synthesis of proteins from the nucleus.
E)RNA archives information for protein synthesis,transcribes and translates it with help of molecules synthesized from DNA.

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DNA stores genetic information, while RNA serves as the messenger to transfer that information from the DNA to the ribosomes (where protein synthesis occurs). RNA is transcribed from DNA and then translated into a sequence of amino acids, which comprise proteins. Therefore, DNA archives the genetic information required for protein synthesis, and RNA transcribes and translates that information for the synthesis of proteins.

The DNA and RNA Molecules Carry Genetic Information in Cells