Match the molecules below with their functions.

-Main storage carbohydrate in animals
A)Glycogen
B)Cellulose
C)Starch
D)Phospholipid
E)Wax
F)Steroid
G)Cholesterol
H)DNA
I)RNA

Question

Match the molecules below with their functions.

-Main storage carbohydrate in animals
A)Glycogen
B)Cellulose
C)Starch
D)Phospholipid
E)Wax
F)Steroid
G)Cholesterol
H)DNA
I)RNA

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Glycogen is the main storage carbohydrate in animals.

Answer: B
 Cellulose is a structural carbohydrate found in plant cell walls.

Answer: C
 Starch is a storage carbohydrate found in plants.

Answer: D
 Phospholipids make up the lipid bilayer of cell membranes.

Answer: E
 Waxes provide a waterproof coating for plants and insects.

Answer: F
 Steroids have a variety of functions including acting as hormones and playing a role in lipid metabolism.

Answer: G
 Cholesterol is a type of steroid and is a component of cell membranes.

Answer: H
 DNA carries genetic information and serves as the blueprint for the synthesis of proteins.

Answer: I
 RNA is involved in the synthesis of proteins and plays a role in genetic regulation.

Match the Molecules Below with Their Functions