Question

what is the function of nucleic acids? build skin, hair, nails, muscles store energy (short - term) store energy (long - term) store genetic information

Explanation:

Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, carry and transmit genetic information. They are not involved in building skin - hair - nails - muscles (which is a function of proteins), nor in short - term or long - term energy storage (which are functions of carbohydrates and fats respectively).

Answer:

store genetic information