Which of the following carry the genetic code for all the functions & characteristics of a cell?
A. Fats
B. Proteins
C. Nucleic acids
D. Monosaccharides
Which of the following carry the genetic code for all the functions & characteristics of a cell?
A. Fats
B. Proteins
C. Nucleic acids
D. Monosaccharides
C. Nucleic acids
Nucleic acids include DNA & RNA, which contain our genetic code. This code is required for the functioning of our cells and all of our inherited characteristics.
Monomers nucleic acids are called nucleotides (nucleotides are made up of a 5 carbon, sugar, phosphate group & a nitrogenous base)