Question

question 15 (2 points) which of the following correctly matches macromolecules to their primary functions? starches - cell and membrane structure, fats - short - term energy storage, proteins - store genetic information steroids - cell structure, fats - hormones, proteins - enzymes none of these are correct matches fats - long - term energy storage, starches - short - term energy, proteins - cell structure and enzymes proteins - cell membranes structure, fats - long - term energy storage, starches - enzymes

Explanation:

Starch is a carbohydrate used for short - term energy storage in plants. Fats are used for long - term energy storage in organisms. Proteins are involved in cell structure and also function as enzymes. Steroids can be part of cell membranes and also act as hormones. The first option has incorrect functions assigned (starch is not for cell and membrane structure, fats are not for short - term energy storage, proteins do not store genetic information). In the second option, fats are not hormones. Analyzing all options, the correct match is fats for long - term energy storage, starches for short - term energy, and proteins for cell structure and enzymes.

Answer:

fats - long - term energy storage, starches - short - term energy, proteins - cell structure and enzymes