Organic Compounds

Which of the following organic molecules is correctly matched with its functions?

• Nucleic acids provide structure for cell organelles.

• Lipids are a primary component of cell membranes.

• Proteins are the primary energy source during metabolism.

• Carbohydrates help store and transmit genetic information.

Which of the following best describes a protein?

• Fats, oils, and waxes are examples of proteins.

• One function of a protein is to provide structure.

• Proteins contain C, H, and O in a 1:2:1 ratio.

• A protein's monomer is a nucleotide.

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Monosaccharides

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

DNA and RNA

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

Amino Acids

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

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Fats, oils, waxes, cholesterol, hormones

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

Which of the following lipids contains no double bonds?

• Phospholipids

• Saturated fatty acids

• Unsaturated fatty acids

• Steriods

Which of the following lipids contains one or more double bonds?

• phospholipids

• saturated fatty acids

• unsaturated fatty acids

• steroids

Source of quick energy

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

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Long-term storage of energy

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids