The term nucleic acids is used to describe RNA and DNA because
A) they are acidic molecules and have a net negative charge at neutral pH.
B) they are acidic molecules and have a net positive charge at neutral pH.
C) they are acidic molecules and have no charge at neutral pH.

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Both RNA and DNA are made up of nucleotides that contain phosphate groups, which are negatively charged. Therefore, both RNA and DNA have a net negative charge at neutral pH, making them acidic molecules.

The Term Nucleic Acids Is Used to Describe RNA and DNA