Match the Molecules Below with Their Functions

Question

Match the molecules below with their functions.

-Main storage carbohydrate in plants
A)Glycogen
B)Cellulose
C)Starch
D)Phospholipid
E)Wax
F)Steroid
G)Cholesterol
H)DNA
I)RNA

Accepted Answer

Starch is the main storage carbohydrate in plants.

Answer: B
 Cellulose forms the structural component of plant cell walls.

Answer: A
 Glycogen is the main storage carbohydrate in animals.

Answer: D
 Phospholipids form the cell membrane.

Answer: E
 Waxes provide water-repellent coating to the surface of leaves, fruits and feathers.

Answer: F
 Steroids include hormones, such as testosterone and estrogen, that regulate various bodily functions.

Answer: G
 Cholesterol is a component of cell membranes and a precursor for steroid hormones.

Answer: H
 DNA carries genetic information in cells.

Answer: I
 RNA plays a key role in protein synthesis.

Match the molecules below with their functions.-Main storage carbohydrate in plants