Question

write the type(s) of biomolecules being described in each situation below:

1. responsible for \waterproofing\ molecules
2. examples include oils, waxes, and butters
3. responsible for coding for proteins
4. comprised of nucleotides
5. comprised of saccharides or sugars
6. composed of amino acids
7. serve as enzymes that speed up cellular processes
8. polymers of amino acids
9. dna and rna are examples of this macromolecule.
10. breads, pastas, fruits and sweets are examples.
11. made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
12. include triglycerides and phospholipids

Explanation:

Each answer is based on core properties of biomolecules (lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, proteins) as defined in biology.

Answer:

1. Lipids
2. Lipids
3. Nucleic acids
4. Nucleic acids
5. Carbohydrates
6. Proteins
7. Proteins
8. Proteins
9. Nucleic acids
10. Carbohydrates
11. Carbohydrates, lipids (all 4 have C, H, O; these are primary examples)
12. Lipids