Question

the statements below describe different functions of biomolecules. which statements describe an example of carbohydrate function? select all that apply. white blood cells have molecules on their outside surface that serve as an identification tag to identify them as part of the “self” (as opposed to foreign cells). bacteria use helical molecules to transmit genetic information into daughter cells when they undergo cell division. liver cells use branched molecules to store energy so that it can be quickly accessed by the organism in times of high energy needs, like a fight - or - flight response. muscle cells use an elongated molecule to provide structure for the cell and to help generate tension when the cells contract. plants use strands of a linear molecule that are linked together by hydrogen bonds to form a tough sheet that provides structural support for the organism.

Explanation:

Carbohydrates can be used for energy - storage (e.g., glycogen in liver cells) and for structural support (e.g., cellulose in plants). The first option is related to cell - surface proteins for identification, the second to DNA for genetic information transfer, and the fourth to proteins for muscle structure. The third option describes glycogen (a carbohydrate) for energy storage in liver cells and the fifth option describes cellulose (a carbohydrate) for plant structural support.

Answer:

• Liver cells use branched molecules to store energy so that it can be quickly accessed by the organism in times of high energy needs, like a fight - or - flight response.
• Plants use strands of a linear molecule that are linked together by hydrogen bonds to form a tough sheet that provides structural support for the organism.