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
1 answer
The student lists an incorrect function for:
A. the lipids, because they are responsible for long-term energy storage.
The actual function listed for lipids in the table is "transport oxygen in the blood," which is incorrect. Lipids primarily function in long-term energy storage, insulation, and making up the cell membrane, but they do not transport oxygen in the blood; that is the function of proteins (specifically hemoglobin).
