Brett learned that his car is better protected from the weather when it has been recently washed and waxed. Which best describes the major group of macromolecules that is protecting his car and how it is performing this task?

Question

Brett learned that his car is better protected from the weather when it has been recently washed and waxed. Which best describes the major group of macromolecules that is protecting his car and how it is performing this task?
A.
 
Carbohydrates are protecting his car because they break down to create chemical energy in the paint.

B.
 
Lipids are protecting his car because they bond with water molecules to form beads of water.

C.
 
Lipids are protecting his car because their nonpolar nature makes them insoluble in water.

D
.
 
Carbohydrates are protecting his car because they can provide structural support in the form of cellulose.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The best choice that describes the major group of macromolecules protecting Brett's car and how it is performing this task is:

C. Lipids are protecting his car because their nonpolar nature makes them insoluble in water.

Wax is a type of lipid, and its nonpolar properties help create a barrier that repels water, preventing it from adhering to the surface of the car and protecting it from weather damage.