Which of the following is a function of nucleic acids?

A

Nucleic acid provides energy.

B

Nucleic acid stores fatty acids.

C

Nucleic acid stores and transmits genetic information.

D

Nucleic acid manufactures simple sugars,

C if not A ...

Answer: Option c

Explanation:

Nucleic acids are the center for storing all the information. The deoxyribo nucleic acid is the center for storing all the genetic information.

The genetic material is inherited from the parents to the children. The characters are transferred from one generation to another.

The characters such as hair color, hair type, eye color are some of the genetic information that is carried from one generation to another via nucleic acids.