Question

question 1-1
dna is a nucleic acid that consists of thousands of smaller, repeating units called nucleotides. what function do nucleic acids serve besides storing genetic information?

• directing the synthesis of proteins
• providing structural support for organelles
• regulating homeostasis in cell membranes
• controlling chemical reactions in the cytoplasm

Explanation:

Nucleic acids, like DNA and RNA, play a key - role in protein synthesis. DNA provides the genetic code which is transcribed into RNA, and then RNA is translated into proteins. They do not provide structural support for organelles (that's more for proteins and lipids), do not regulate homeostasis in cell membranes (lipids and proteins are more involved in that), and do not directly control chemical reactions in the cytoplasm (enzymes do that).

Answer:

directing the synthesis of proteins