Multiple Choice
Which of the following are components of DNA or RNA?
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4. Biomolecules
Nucleic Acids
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DNA and RNA are both types of what biomolecule?
A
Carbohydrates
B
Lipids
C
Proteins
D
Nucleic Acids
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Begin by identifying the four major types of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Understand the primary functions of each biomolecule: carbohydrates provide energy, lipids store energy and make up cell membranes, proteins perform a variety of functions including catalysis and structural roles, and nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.
Recognize that DNA and RNA are involved in storing and transmitting genetic information, which is a key characteristic of nucleic acids.
Recall that nucleic acids are composed of nucleotides, which include a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base. DNA and RNA differ in their sugar components and nitrogenous bases.
Conclude that DNA and RNA are types of nucleic acids, as they fit the definition and function of this category of biomolecules.
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