The Four Biomolecules

Question 1

Protein

Answer 1

Primary role: Catalyze reactions

Secondary role: Structure

Question 2

Carbohydrates

Answer 2

Primary role: energy

Secondary role: information

        Carbs get stuck on proteins and allow for cell recognition

Question 3

Nucleic acids

Answer 3

Primary role: information

Secondary role: catalyze reactions

Question 4

Lipids

Answer 4

Primary role: structure

Secondary role: energy