Match the molecules below with their functions.

-Waterproofs biological structures
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.

-Waterproofs biological structures
A)Glycogen
B)Cellulose
C)Starch
D)Phospholipid
E)Wax
F)Steroid
G)Cholesterol
H)DNA
I)RNA

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Wax is a molecule that waterproofs biological structures such as plant leaves and animal fur.

Answer: D
 Phospholipids are key components of cell membranes, providing a barrier between the internal and external environment of the cell.

Answer: F and G
 Steroids, such as cholesterol, play a role in maintaining membrane fluidity and stability. Cholesterol also serves as a precursor for the synthesis of steroid hormones.

Answer: A, B, and C
 Glycogen, cellulose, and starch are all types of polysaccharides that serve as sources of energy storage or structural support in various organisms.

Answer: H and I
 DNA and RNA are nucleic acids that store and transmit genetic information, playing a key role in the inheritance and development of traits in organisms.

Match the Molecules Below with Their Functions