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11. Which of the following is a function of nucleic acids? A. Primary component

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Question

11. Which of the following is a function of nucleic acids? A. Primary component of cell membranes B. Serve as messengers between the nucleus & other cellular components C. Control rate of chemical reactions D. Long-term energy storage E. Short-term energy SA8. List one example of a nucleic acid 12 Which of the following is a function of proteins? A. Serve as messengers between the nucleus & other cellular components B. Control rate of chemical reactions C. Primary component of cell membranes D. Long-term energy storage E. Short-term energy List one example of a protein - Form B

Explanation / Answer

Answer

11) (B) Serves as messenger between nucleus and other cellular components

Explanation : This function is served by m-RNA which is a type of nucleic acid

SA8:

EXAMPES OF NUCLEIC ACID

deoxribose nucleic acid (DNA)

Ribose nucleic acid (RNA)

12)(C) primary component of cell membrane

Explanation :Cell membrane is made up of lipid and protein.

Example of proteins are

1. keratin

2. Collagen

3.Elastin

4. globin