Question

a student creates a table to compare the function of macromolecules found in a human cell. however, the top of the table where the macromolecule headings were located was cut off. the student wants to place the headings back on the table from left to right. which sequence depicts the correct order of headings that pairs them with the appropriate function?
a carbohydrate, lipid, nucleic acid, protein
b lipid, carbohydrate, nucleic acid, protein
c carbohydrate, lipid, protein, nucleic acid
d lipid, carbohydrate, protein, nucleic acid

Explanation:

• Carbohydrate: Acts as a short - term energy source.
• Lipid: Functions in long - term energy storage (e.g., fats) and thermal insulation (e.g., blubber in some animals).
• Nucleic acid: Holds the genetic code (DNA and RNA).
• Protein: Has various functions such as enzymatic activity, structural support, transport, etc.

Answer:

A. carbohydrate, lipid, nucleic acid, protein