The nucleic acids such as DNA or RNA are components of inheritance. In our body, cells contain two nucleic acids namely, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), which carry the genetic material.
Nucleotides are the functional units of these nucleic acids. Nucleotides contain three parts in their structure; one phosphate, nitrogen containing base (purines and pyrimidins) and a 5-carbon sugar.
Protiens, lipids and carbohydrates have no nucleotides in their structures. Therefore, these are not components of inheritance.
Thus, the options (a), (c) and (b) are incorrect.
The nucleic acids such as DNA or RNA are components of inheritance. In our body, cells contain two nucleic acids namely, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), which carry the genetic material.
Therefore, the correct option is – d. Nucleic acids.