Question

question 49
multiple choice:
an amino acid is to a protein as a ______ is to a nucleic acid.
a protein
b purine
c nucleotide
d proton
e neutron

Explanation:

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Similarly, nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids (like DNA and RNA). Purine is a type of nitrogen - containing base in nucleotides, not the basic unit. Protein is a macromolecule, not a subunit of nucleic acid. Protons and neutrons are sub - atomic particles and not related to the structure of nucleic acids.

Answer:

C. nucleotide