The class of compounds that serve as the source of information and control in living systems are
A)amino acids.
B)carbohydrates.
C)nucleic acids.
D)proteins.

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, serve as the source of genetic information and are responsible for controlling the functioning of living systems through the expression of genes. Amino acids and proteins are important components of living systems, but do not serve this specific role. Carbohydrates are important energy sources and structural components, but are not involved in information and control processes.

The Class of Compounds That Serve as the Source of Information