Question

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

Explanation:

Nucleic acids, like DNA and RNA, carry and transmit genetic information. They are not involved in energy - storage (lipids for long - term, carbohydrates for short - term) or building skin, hair, nails, muscles (proteins do that).

Answer:

store genetic information