Question

the chart describes two different biomolecules and their functions.

complete the sentence.

nucleic acid carbohydrate protein lipid

molecule 1 is most likely a , and molecule 2 is most likely a .

Explanation:

• Molecule 1: Starch is a carbohydrate (a polysaccharide) that stores glucose as a branched molecule in plant cells. Carbohydrates are one of the major biomolecules, and starch fits the description of storing glucose in plants.
• Molecule 2: Nucleic acids (such as DNA) contain instructions for traits. DNA is passed from parents to offspring and encodes the genetic information that determines traits.

Answer:

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