A biology student creates a table that shows the function of the four major macromolecules.

Question

For which macromolecule does the student list an incorrect function?

a
the proteins, because they are responsible for helping plants retain water
b
the nucleic acids, because they are responsible for providing support for the cell wall
c
the lipids, because they are responsible for long-term energy storage
d
the carbohydrates, because they are entirely responsible for the structure of the cell membrane

Answer 1

b. the nucleic acids, because they are responsible for providing support for the cell wall