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Mammals that live in the Arctic Ocean have a large amount of blubber, which is a fatty tissue just beneath the skin. Which statement best relates why these animals have so much blubber?

A
Lipids in blubber insulate the animals from cold water.
B
Proteins in blubber help the animals move to stay warm.
C
Carbohydrates in blubber provide all the energy that the animals need to stay warm.
D
Nucleic acids help build the lipids in blubber, which keep animals warm by regulating cell activities.
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If Tyler does not eat a diet that includes essential amino acids, his cells will not be able to build

A
nucleic acids.
B
certain proteins.
C
cell membranes.
D
certain carbohydrates.
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Which statement correctly compares nucleic acids and carbohydrates?

A
They both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain hydrogen.
B
They both contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio.
C
They both contain carbon, but only carbohydrates contain oxygen.
D
They both contain carbon, but only nucleic acids contain phosphorous.
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How does a dietician help a patient?

A
A dietician treats vision problems.
B
A dietician cures genetic disorders.
C
A dietician performs surgery on patients to improve digestion.
D
A dietician helps patients get the proper amount of nutrients.
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Glycogen is an energy-storage molecule in humans. A hormone that is called insulin controls the storage of glycogen in the liver. Insulin is made up of amino acids. Which statement correctly identifies the types of macromolecules that are described?

A
Glycogen is a protein, and insulin is a lipid.
B
Glycogen is a protein, and insulin is a protein.
C
Glycogen is a carbohydrate, and insulin is a lipid.
D
Glycogen is a carbohydrate, and insulin is a protein.
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Which substance is a nucleic acid?

A
amino acid
B
fat
C
polysaccharide
D
RNA
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How are proteins and nucleic acids related?

A
They both provide energy.
B
They both carry genetic information.
C
The structure of proteins is determined by nucleic acids.
D
The subunits of nucleic acids are also the subunits of proteins.

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