question what is the function of rna? responses it stores genes for specific proteins and traits. it stores genes for specific proteins and traits. it takes the message of the amino acid order for proteins to the cytoplasm, where the protein will be built. it takes the message of the amino acid order for proteins to the cytoplasm, where the protein will be built. it is stored in the nucleus and is used to make dna. it is stored in the nucleus and is used to make , d n a, . it stores in the nucleus the information a cell needs to make its proteins with the right orders of amino acids. it stores in the nucleus the information a cell needs to make its proteins with the right orders of amino acids.