Question
Use the diagram to answer the question. Which statement describes the primary function of the macromolecule in the diagram? (SC.912.L.18.1)
The macromolecule is broken into monomers and used to form the cell membrane.
The macromolecule is used to speed up metabolic processes in cells.
The macromolecule is broken into monomers and used to form ATP in cellular respiration.
The macromolecule is used to transmit hereditary information from one generation to the next.
The macromolecule is broken into monomers and used to form the cell membrane.
The macromolecule is used to speed up metabolic processes in cells.
The macromolecule is broken into monomers and used to form ATP in cellular respiration.
The macromolecule is used to transmit hereditary information from one generation to the next.
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To accurately answer your question, I would need to know what specific macromolecule is being referred to in the diagram. Common macromolecules include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, each of which has different primary functions.
1. **Carbohydrates** are often broken down into monomers (like glucose), which can be used for energy or to form structural components.
2. **Proteins** can act as enzymes to speed up metabolic processes in cells.
3. **Lipids** are important for forming cell membranes.
4. **Nucleic acids** (like DNA and RNA) are involved in transmitting hereditary information.
Given your options:
- If the macromolecule in question is a lipid, the correct statement would likely be **"The macromolecule is broken into monomers and used to form the cell membrane."**
- If it's a protein, then **"The macromolecule is used to speed up metabolic processes in cells."** would be correct.
- If it's a carbohydrate, **"The macromolecule is broken into monomers and used to form ATP in cellular respiration."** might apply, depending on context.
- If it's a nucleic acid, then **"The macromolecule is used to transmit hereditary information from one generation to the next."** would be correct.
Please provide more context or specify which macromolecule is depicted in the diagram for a precise answer.
1. **Carbohydrates** are often broken down into monomers (like glucose), which can be used for energy or to form structural components.
2. **Proteins** can act as enzymes to speed up metabolic processes in cells.
3. **Lipids** are important for forming cell membranes.
4. **Nucleic acids** (like DNA and RNA) are involved in transmitting hereditary information.
Given your options:
- If the macromolecule in question is a lipid, the correct statement would likely be **"The macromolecule is broken into monomers and used to form the cell membrane."**
- If it's a protein, then **"The macromolecule is used to speed up metabolic processes in cells."** would be correct.
- If it's a carbohydrate, **"The macromolecule is broken into monomers and used to form ATP in cellular respiration."** might apply, depending on context.
- If it's a nucleic acid, then **"The macromolecule is used to transmit hereditary information from one generation to the next."** would be correct.
Please provide more context or specify which macromolecule is depicted in the diagram for a precise answer.