Question

what is the role of an organic chemist in the study of carbon - based molecules? to develop new metals for construction. to create new types of plastics. to design new electronic devices. to study the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, dna, or lipids.

Explanation:

Organic chemistry focuses on carbon - based compounds. Plastics are organic polymers (carbon - based). Proteins, carbohydrates, DNA, and lipids are all organic molecules (carbon - based). Developing new metals is inorganic chemistry (metals are elements, not carbon - based in this context). Designing new electronic devices is more related to materials science (could involve inorganic or non - organic components).

Answer:

To create new types of plastics. To study the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, DNA, or lipids.