Question

which statement best describes the relationship between proteins and nucleic acids? nucleic acids are assembled from the amino acids of proteins. nucleic acids have the code that determines which proteins are made. proteins provide the backbone from which nucleic acids are made.

Explanation:

Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) contain the genetic code in the form of nucleotide sequences. This code is used in transcription and translation processes to synthesize specific proteins. Proteins are made from amino - acids, and nucleic acids determine the sequence of these amino - acids in proteins. Nucleic acids are not made from amino - acids of proteins, nor do proteins provide the backbone for nucleic acids.

Answer:

Nucleic acids have the code that determines which proteins are made.