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REY [17]
3 years ago
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Describing the Functions of Organic Compounds

Chemistry
2 answers:
exis [7]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Lipids -  used for long-term energy storage

Proteins - used for tissue repair and growth

Nucleic acids -  used for storing and transmitting genetic  information

Carbohydrates -  used for energy

Explanation:

Both lipids and carbohydrates are used for energy storage. However, lipids are used for long-term storage and store twice as much energy as carbohydrates, while carbohydrates are used for short-term storage.

Proteins play many roles in our bodies. They are used for tissue repair and growth, metabolic reactions, and coordination of bodily functions. They also maintain proper pH and fluid balance.

Nucleic acids are macromolecules found in all cells and viruses used for storing and transmitting genetic information. Two main types of nucleic acids are DNA and RNA.

cupoosta [38]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

  • Lipids: used for long-term energy storage
  • Nucleic acids: used for storing and transmitting genetic information
  • Protein: used for tissue repair and growth
  • Carbohydrates: used for energy

Explanation:

These terms simply have to be memorized, but understanding their structure can help you gain a better grasp of their functions.  Lipids have fatty acid chains with lots of bonds, so they are high energy.  Nucleic acids have pieces that can be rearranged into many combinations that can be read by certain structures.  Proteins are composed of different building blocks with different properties.  The sum of these properties is the function of the protein.  Lastly, carbohydrates have compact monomers that are extremely easy to break apart into energy.

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