What is the key difference between proteins and nucleic acids?

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Accepted Answer

Proteins are composed of amino acids, while nucleic acids are composed of nucleotides.

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Proteins are primarily involved in energy storage, while nucleic acids are involved in cell structure.

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Proteins store genetic information, while nucleic acids perform enzymatic functions.

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Proteins contain nitrogenous bases, while nucleic acids do not.

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