Question

which table shows the correct pairing of each organic molecule with its function?

molecule	function
nucleic acid	short - term energy storage
carbohydrate	genetic information storage
lipid	cellular processes and homeostasis

molecule	function
nucleic acid	genetic information storage
carbohydrate	cellular processes and homeostasis
lipid	long - term energy storage

molecule	function
nucleic acid	genetic information storage
carbohydrate	short - term energy storage
lipid	long - term energy storage

molecule	function
nucleic acid	short - term energy storage
carbohydrate	cellular processes and homeostasis
lipid	long - term energy storage

Explanation:

• Proteins carry out cellular processes and maintain homeostasis (e.g., enzymes, structural proteins).
• Nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) store and transmit genetic information.
• Carbohydrates provide short-term energy storage (e.g., glucose, glycogen).
• Lipids are used for long-term energy storage (e.g., fat cells) and cell structure.

By matching each molecule to its core function, we identify the correct table.

Answer:

The third table (with the following pairings):
protein - cellular processes and homeostasis
nucleic acid - genetic information storage
carbohydrate - short-term energy storage
lipid - long-term energy storage