Question

nucleic acids are a type of biological macromolecule, or carbon - based molecule, found in all living organisms. their job is to store and transmit genetic information. nucleic acids are crucial for the inheritance of traits from one generation to the next. though there are different types of nucleic acids, they are all made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. select the true statements. nucleic acids are found in about half of all living organisms. there is more than one type of nucleic acid. nucleic acids contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

Explanation:

• The first statement is false as nucleic acids are found in all living organisms, not about half.
• The second statement is true as there are different types like DNA and RNA.
• The third statement is true as per the text which mentions they are made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
• The fourth statement is true as the text states their job is to store and transmit genetic information.

Answer:

• "There is more than one type of nucleic acid."
• "Nucleic acids contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus."
• "Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information."