Question

beeswax is a waxy substance that is produced by bees and then harvested by humans for a variety of uses. ancient romans used beeswax as a waterproofing agent because it is not water - permeable. beeswax is which of the following types of organic molecule? protein carbohydrate lipid nucleic acid

Explanation:

Beeswax is a lipid. Lipids are non - polar molecules that are hydrophobic (water - fearing), which makes them useful as waterproofing agents. Proteins are for structure, catalysis etc., carbohydrates are energy sources and nucleic acids store genetic information.

Answer:

lipid