What are nucleic acids? Mention their two important functions.

Foods that contains nucleic acids are animal products such as meat, eggs, fish and few plant-based sources are legumes, spinach, mushrooms, yeast and cereals. Adding these foods in the diet will support the body's nucleic acid pool, which is important for cellular function.

DNA and RNA both are the types of nucleic acids.

• DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) store the genetic  information.

• RNA (Ribonucleic acid) helps in protein synthesis. It carry and translates the genetic codes.

We know that nucleic acids are biomolecules which is responsible for carrying the genetic information in living organisms. Nucleic acids have various properties, including physical, chemical and biological properties. 

Physical Properties

Nucleic acids are macromolecular in nature because they ha