What Is the MOST Important Role That Nucleic Acids Play

question 86

Multiple Choice

What is the MOST important role that nucleic acids play in living organisms on Earth?

• A) long-term energy storage and cell structure
• B) basic functioning of living organisms
• C) the storage and transfer of information
• D) short-term energy storage

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