Which statement best describes the relationship between proteins and nucleic acids? A. Proteins read the instructions that are contained in nucleic acids. B. Nucleic acids synthesize the amino acids for protein construction. C. Nucleic acids provide the blueprint for the construction of proteins. D. Proteins are composed of nucleic acids.

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Karla Strong

18 February, 13:55

Which statement best describes the relationship between proteins and nucleic acids? A. Proteins read the instructions that are contained in nucleic acids. B. Nucleic acids synthesize the amino acids for protein construction. C. Nucleic acids provide the blueprint for the construction of proteins. D. Proteins are composed of nucleic acids.

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Davin Melton · Answer 1

C. Nucleic acids provide the blueprint for the construction of proteins.

Delaney Kelly · Answer 2

I think the correct answer among the choices presented above is option C. The relationship between proteins and nucleic acids is best describe by the statement "Nucleic acids provide the blueprint for the construction of proteins".