Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 2, The Chemistry of Life - 2.3 - Carbon Compounds - 2.3 Assessment - Page 49: 2b

Answer

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for organisms. Lipids store energy. Nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA store the genetic information of organisms. Proteins such as enzymes control cellular processes.

Work Step by Step

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for organisms. Carbohydrates such as starch and glycogen are energy storage forms. These macromolecules can also be used as structural components. Lipids store energy. They also play an important part in membranes such as cell membranes. Nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA store the genetic information of organisms. Proteins such as enzymes control cellular processes. They can also be structural components, transport substances across cell membranes, and fight pathogens.
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