Question

For each statement, choose whether it describes a protein or a nucleic acid.

The subunits of
contain a base, a five-carbon sugar, and a phosphate group.

The subunits of
are amino acids.

Some of the subunits of
must come from food.

DNA and RNA are
.

Answer 1

1) The subunits of ___ contain a base, a five‑carbon sugar, and a phosphate group. — Nucleic acid (nucleotides)

2) The subunits of ___ are amino acids. — Protein

3) Some of the subunits of ___ must come from food. — Protein (essential amino acids)

4) DNA and RNA are ___. — Nucleic acids