Question

A biology student creates a table that shows the function of the four major macromolecules. Macromolecule Function lipids transport oxygen in the blood proteins help with muscle contractions nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information carbohydrates provide usable chemical energy for cells For which macromolecule does the student list an incorrect function? A the lipids, because they are responsible for long-term energy storage B the proteins, because they are responsible for helping plants retain water C the carbohydrates, because they are responsible for the structure of the cell membrane D the nucleic acids, because they are responsible for providing support for the immune system

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is A. The lipids, because they are responsible for long-term energy storage.

Explanation:

The bodies of organisms are made up of different organic molecules known as biological macromolecules, each specialized to perform unique functions. For example, nucleotides are biological macromolecules made up of nucleotides. The function of nucleotides is to store the genetic information of an organism.

Lipids are macromolecules which are made from fatty acids and glycerol. The function of lipids is to store long- term energy for an organism. Hence, the biology student listed the wrong function for lipids.