Question

question 17
which of the following is not a function of proteins in living things?

• to provide energy
• to provide immunity via antibodies
• to drive chemical reactions as a catalyst
• structure and transport through the cell membrane

question 18
the main function of carbohydrates in living things is ___.

• to provide genetic information
• to provide long term energy and insulate
• to provide short term energy
• to speed up chemical reactions

Explanation:

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Analyze Question 17

Proteins perform many essential roles, including structural support, transport across membranes, immune defense (antibodies), and catalyzing biochemical reactions (enzymes). While proteins can be broken down for energy under extreme starvation, providing energy is primarily the function of carbohydrates and lipids, not a primary function of proteins.

Analyze Question 18

Carbohydrates serve as the primary, readily accessible source of short-term energy for living organisms (e.g., glucose). Nucleic acids store genetic information, lipids provide long-term energy storage and insulation, and proteins (enzymes) speed up chemical reactions.
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<answer>

Question 17

<mcq-correct>to provide energy</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>to provide immunity via antibodies</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>to drive chemical reactions as a catalyst</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>structure and transport through the cell membrane</mcq-option>

Question 18

<mcq-option>to provide genetic information</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>to provide long term energy and insulate</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>to provide short term energy</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>to speed up chemical reactions</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Analyze Question 17

Proteins perform many essential roles, including structural support, transport across membranes, immune defense (antibodies), and catalyzing biochemical reactions (enzymes). While proteins can be broken down for energy under extreme starvation, providing energy is primarily the function of carbohydrates and lipids, not a primary function of proteins.

Analyze Question 18

Carbohydrates serve as the primary, readily accessible source of short-term energy for living organisms (e.g., glucose). Nucleic acids store genetic information, lipids provide long-term energy storage and insulation, and proteins (enzymes) speed up chemical reactions.
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<answer>

Question 17

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<mcq-option>to drive chemical reactions as a catalyst</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>structure and transport through the cell membrane</mcq-option>

Question 18

<mcq-option>to provide genetic information</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>to provide long term energy and insulate</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>to provide short term energy</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>to speed up chemical reactions</mcq-option>
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