Question

Are nucleic acids macronutrients?

Answer 1

Macronutrients:

1. Nutrients that provide energy and are required in large quantities.
2. They are required to maintain important bodily functions.
3. Example- Fats, Proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids(RNA & DNA).
4. Nucleic acids are macronutrients because they are abundantly present in all living organisms.
5. They are involved in the storage & expression of genetic information, and in protein synthesis.