Waxes Have Many Biologically Important Functions, Including ________

Waxes have many biologically important functions, including ________. (Select all that apply)

A) waterproof coatings on surfaces that inhibit water evaporation, such as plant cuticles
B) waterproof coatings on surfaces that inhibit water penetration, such as duck feathers
C) waterproof compounds that strengthen bacterial cell walls, such as mycolic acid
D) long-term energy storage products, such as glycogen