Nucleic acids are just one type of macromolecule we studied last semester. What is the type of macromolecule that works with nucleic acids to catalyze the reactions that create RNA?

Question 11 options:

Protein, enzymes are needed to catalyze the reactions.

Carbohydrates, the nucleic acids need energy to make protein.

Lipids, the protective coating around a DNA molecule is lipids.

Nucleic acids catalyze their own reactions.

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Karen Oconnor

11 February, 04:59

Nucleic acids are just one type of macromolecule we studied last semester. What is the type of macromolecule that works with nucleic acids to catalyze the reactions that create RNA?

Question 11 options:

Protein, enzymes are needed to catalyze the reactions.

Carbohydrates, the nucleic acids need energy to make protein.

Lipids, the protective coating around a DNA molecule is lipids.

Nucleic acids catalyze their own reactions.

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Koen Pruitt · Answer 1

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Explanation:

To catalyze a chemical reaction, biological catalysts called enzymes are required. Most enzymes are protein in nature, meaning that they are macromolecules composed of amino acid monomers. In the production of RNA, RNA polymerase is the main enzyme required.