Question

the chart describes two different biomolecules and their functions.
molecule | function
1 | contains instructions on how to assemble proteins
2 | provides long-term energy storage in the body
complete the sentence.
nucleic acid protein lipid carbohydrate
molecule 1 is most likely a __, and molecule 2 is most likely a __.
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Explanation:

• Molecule 1: Nucleic acids (like DNA/RNA) carry instructions for protein assembly.
• Molecule 2: Lipids (e.g., fats) are used for long - term energy storage in the body. Proteins have diverse functions (not long - term energy storage), carbohydrates are for short - term energy, so lipid fits Molecule 2.

Answer:

Molecule 1 is most likely a nucleic acid, and Molecule 2 is most likely a lipid.