What is the relationship between nucleic acids and proteins?

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RNA translates genetic information into proteins.
RNA translates genetic information into proteins.

RNA uses energy from proteins.
RNA uses energy from proteins.

DNA translates genetic information into proteins
DNA translates genetic information into proteins

DNA is stored inside proteins.
DNA is stored inside proteins.

Nucleic acids, specifically RNA, play a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins. RNA molecules, through the process of translation, convert the genetic information stored in DNA into proteins. They serve as an intermediate between the DNA template and the protein product. RNA also utilizes energy from proteins, such as ATP, to perform its various functions in protein synthesis. DNA itself does not directly translate genetic information into proteins, but it acts as a template for RNA synthesis. DNA is not stored inside proteins; it is contained within the cell nucleus. However, proteins can bind to DNA and modulate its structure and function.