Why are nucleic acids important for organisms?

A. They are stored as fat cells in animals and serve as protection and warmth.

B. They store the hereditary information that makes organisms unique.

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C. They exist in 20 different types that form the building blocks of proteins, necessary for life.

D. They form peptide bonds to create very long chains called polypeptides which store energy

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Kingston Vega

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24 September, 16:17

Why are nucleic acids important for organisms?

A. They are stored as fat cells in animals and serve as protection and warmth.

B. They store the hereditary information that makes organisms unique.

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C. They exist in 20 different types that form the building blocks of proteins, necessary for life.

D. They form peptide bonds to create very long chains called polypeptides which store energy

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Taniyah · Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation: Because DNA is the blueprint for life, it is also what makes up the organisms color, as an example, blue eyes or green eyes possibly inherited from one of your parents, or parent.