Match the molecules below with their functions.

-The main component of plant cell walls
A)Glycogen
B)Cellulose
C)Starch
D)Phospholipid
E)Wax
F)Steroid
G)Cholesterol
H)DNA
I)RNA

Question

Match the molecules below with their functions.

-The main component of plant cell walls
A)Glycogen
B)Cellulose
C)Starch
D)Phospholipid
E)Wax
F)Steroid
G)Cholesterol
H)DNA
I)RNA

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.

Answer: A, C
 Glycogen and starch are both carbohydrates that serve as energy storage molecules in animals and plants, respectively.

Answer: D
 Phospholipids are the main components of cell membranes and help regulate the flow of molecules in and out of cells.

Answer: E
 Wax helps prevent water loss and protects plants and animals from environmental stresses.

Answer: F, G
 Steroids and cholesterol are both types of lipids that serve important roles in the body, such as hormone production and cell membrane stability.

Answer: H, I
 DNA and RNA are nucleic acids that serve as the genetic material in cells and play important roles in protein synthesis.

Match the Molecules Below with Their Functions