Which Statement Best Describes Why a Nucleic Acid Is an "Acid

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes why a nucleic acid is an "acid"?

• A) Nucleic acids contain many carboxylic acid functional groups.
• B) Nucleic acids are unusually reactive with acids.
• C) Nucleic acids contain many hydroxyl groups.
• D) Nucleic acids contain nitrogen.
• E) Nucleic acids are organic derivatives of phosphoric acid.

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