Question

This table summarizes the four main types of biomolecules found in living organisms. Each biomolecule has a specific structure and function that plays a critical role in biological processes. Understanding these biomolecules is fundamental in the study of biology and life sciences. COURSE TOOLS BIOMOLECULE MONOMER POLYMER CARBOHYDRATES Monosaccharides Polysaccharides PROTEINS Amino Acids LIPIDS Fatty Acids Nucleotides NUCLEIC ACIDS Polypeptides Triglycerides, Phospholipids DNA, RNA item 16 Item 17 Item 18 Item 19 FUNCTION Provide energy & structural support Build/repair tissues, catalyze reactions. Store energy long-term, form cell membranes, signaling Store/transmit genetic info Item 20 Item 21 Item 22 Item 23 < A mutation causes a defect in the nucleotides of an organism. Based on the table, which of the following processes would most likely be affected? Insulation and energy storage Genetic information transmission Structural support and enzymatic activity Quick energy production

Answer 1

Based on the table, a mutation that causes a defect in the nucleotides of an organism would most likely affect **genetic information transmission**. Nucleotides are the monomers that make up nucleic acids like DNA and RNA, which are crucial for storing and transmitting genetic information.

The other processes listed (insulation and energy storage, structural support and enzymatic activity, quick energy production) are related to lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates, respectively, and are not directly impacted by changes in nucleotides.