Use the chart to answer the following question.
Biomolecule / Elements / Function
Protein; C, H, O; Used for short term energy
Lipids; C, H, O; Used for the body for grown and repair.
Nucleic Acids; C, H, O, N, P; Used to store and transmit genetic information.
Carbohydrate; C, H, O, N; Used to control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes.
Which molecule in the chart above is paired with its correct elements and function?
A. Nucleic Acids
B. Proteins
C. Lipids
D. Carbohydrates
The correct answer is D. Carbohydrates.
The correct answer is B. Proteins. According to the chart, proteins are composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O), and their function is to be used for short-term energy.
To determine the correct answer, we need to look at each molecule in the chart and match it with its corresponding elements and function:
A. Nucleic Acids: The elements listed for nucleic acids are C, H, O, N, P. The function listed is to store and transmit genetic information.
B. Proteins: The elements listed for proteins are C, H, O. The function listed is to be used for short-term energy.
C. Lipids: The elements listed for lipids are C, H, O. The function listed is to be used by the body for growth and repair.
D. Carbohydrates: The elements listed for carbohydrates are C, H, O, N. The function listed is to control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes.
By comparing the elements and functions listed for each molecule, we can see that the molecule paired correctly with its elements and function is:
D. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are paired with the elements C, H, O, N and the function of controlling the rate of reactions and regulating cell processes.
Therefore, the correct answer is D. Carbohydrates.