Match each class of biomolecules to the correct statement about it.

1. Glucose and ribose are examples; these molecules provide energy or structure.
2. ATP and DNA are examples; they transfer energy and encode genetic information.
3. Composed of units called amino acids, these can be linked into chains over 100 peptides
long.
4. Triglycerides and steroids are members of this group. As a class they are hydrophobic.

A. carbohydrates
B. lipids
C. proteins
D. nucleotides


1. A. carbohydrates
2. D. nucleotides
3. C. proteins
4. B. lipids

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a. include ATP, but the second wash should not. b. not include ATP, but the second wash should. c. include ATP, as should the second wash. d. not include ATP, and neither should the second. e. should include calcium, but the second one should not.

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