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 (like DNA and RNA) carry genetic information. DNA has the code (genes) that is transcribed to mRNA (a type of nucleic acid), and then mRNA is translated to make proteins. Proteins are made from amino acids, not the other way around for nucleic - acid assembly. Also, nucleic acids (not proteins) are the basis for their own synthesis.

Answer:

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