FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
Question
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Which of the following is NOT a function of nucleic acids?
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Encodes genetic information
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Digests genetic information
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Directs genetic information
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Transmits genetic information
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A major function of nucleic acids involves the storage and expression of genomic information. Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, encodes the information cells need to make proteins.
Detailed explanation-2: -Guanidin is not present in nucleic acid and as cytosine, Adenine, Thymine and Guanine are the four main bases found in nucleic acid.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nucleic acids are not always the genetic material as there are other nucleic acids such as RNA that participates in the transcription and translation processes without acting as genetic material. The nucleic acids have forms like primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures.
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