Multiple Choice
Which type of macromolecule stores genetic information?
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4. Biomolecules
Nucleic Acids
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What type of biomolecules are DNA and RNA?
A
Proteins
B
Carbohydrates
C
Nucleic acids
D
Lipids
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Identify the four major types of biomolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids.
Understand that DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) are polymers made up of nucleotide monomers.
Recognize that nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA and RNA, consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
Recall that nucleic acids are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information in cells.
Conclude that DNA and RNA are classified as nucleic acids, one of the four major types of biomolecules.
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