The cell of your body absolutely does not use nucleic acids as alternative energy sources. Suggest why?

Question

The cell of your body absolutely does not use nucleic acids as alternative energy sources. Suggest why?

Answer 1

Nucleic acid is used to store imformation. The eukaryotic cell already has a nuclear envelope to protect its own DNA. If RNA is used for energy, there is no way to protect its own messenger RNA.

Answer 2

Nucleic acids are building blocks of DNA and RNA. Use of these compounds as energy source will result the breakdown of the genetic material and destruction of the cells and ultimately death of the person.