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which kind of molecule is used by organisms to store and transmit genetic material
a. nucleic acid
b. carbohydrate
c. protein
d. lipid

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The kind of molecule that is used by organisms to store and transmit genetic material is called the nucleic acid. That is option A.

What is nucleic acid?

A nuclei acid is defined as the macromolecule that is found within a living cells that has the ability to transfer the genetic makeup of the organism to its offspring.

The components of the nucleic acid include the following:

  • Purine or a pyrimidine,

  • A pentose (five carbon) sugar and

  • One to three phosphate groups.

The major functions of the nucleic acid include the following:

  • They aid in transfer of genetic materials to offsprings.

  • Sources of energy in the form of ATP,

  • physiological signaling mediators,

  • secondary messengers, and

  • allosteric enzyme effectors.

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