Match each organic compound with its corresponding description.
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Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.

Answer: A
 Carbohydrates are organic compounds that consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio and are a source of energy in living organisms.

Answer: B
 Triglycerides are fats that consist of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acid tails and serve as a long-term energy storage molecule.

Answer: C
 Phospholipids are lipids that consist of a glycerol molecule, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group and are a major component of cell membranes.

Answer: D
 Cholesterol is a lipid that is a structural component of cell membranes and also serves as a precursor for steroid hormones and vitamin D synthesis.

Answer: F and G
 RNA and DNA are nucleic acids that consist of nucleotides and are involved in the storage and transmission of genetic information in living organisms.

Match Each Organic Compound with Its Corresponding Description