Modify the rate of enzyme activity.

Explanation:

Cells can modify it, here is involve the energy ATP which is included in enzyme process, which can be regulated through the amount of carbohydrates included.

Nucleic Acids, don't regulate enzyme processes because their is saved genetic information that set all the rest.

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