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- Part A: Match each term to its correct definition.
- Part B: Identify the macromolecule (carbohydrate, lipid, protein, or nucleic acid) associated with various functions.

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✔ Part A: Match each term to its correct definition

| Term | Definition |
|------|-----------|
| 1. starch | 10. polysaccharide |
| 2. cholesterol | 11. phospholipid |
| 3. steroid | 12. glycerol |
| 4. glycogen | 13. monosaccharide |
| 5. nucleotide | 14. cellulose |
| 6. RNA | 15. amino acid |
| 7. polypeptide chain | 16. enzyme |
| 8. glucose | 17. monomer |
| 9. enamzyme | 18. DNA |

Wait — there's an error in your list: "enamzyme" should likely be "enzyme", which is already listed in #16. Let’s fix this and clarify.

Actually, looking at the structure:

- The left column has terms (like starch, cholesterol, etc.)
- The right column has definitions (like "polysaccharide", "phospholipid", etc.)

So we need to match each term from the left to the correct definition on the right.

Let’s go through them carefully:

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#### Correct Matching for Part A:

| Term | Definition |
|------|----------|
| 1. starch | → 10. polysaccharide (starch is a storage polysaccharide in plants) |
| 2. cholesterol | → 11. phospholipid? Wait — no. Cholesterol is a steroid, not a phospholipid. But "steroid" is #3. So this is confusing. Let’s re-express.

Wait — actually, the format seems to be:

> Match each term on the left to a definition on the right.
> The definitions are numbered 10–18.

But the terms are 1–9, and definitions are 10–18. So we’re matching term #1 to one of definitions #10–18.

Let’s list the terms (1–9):

1. starch
2. cholesterol
3. steroid
4. glycogen
5. nucleotide
6. RNA
7. polypeptide chain
8. glucose
9. enzyme

And the definitions (10–18):

10. polysaccharide
11. phospholipid
12. glycerol
13. monosaccharide
14. cellulose
15. amino acid
16. enzyme
17. monomer
18. DNA

Now match correctly:

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✔ Correct Matches:

| Term | Matched Definition | Explanation |
|------|--------------------|-----------|
| 1. starch | 10. polysaccharide | Starch is a large carbohydrate made of many glucose units. |
| 2. cholesterol | 11. phospholipid? No — cholesterol is a steroid. But "steroid" is term #3. So cholesterol is a type of steroid. So it should match #3? But we're matching term to definition.

Wait — perhaps the instructions are: Match each term to a definition from 10–18.

But cholesterol is a steroid, so it doesn’t match any of the definitions unless “steroid” is one of the definitions.

Looking again: Definitions 10–18 include:

- 10. polysaccharide
- 11. phospholipid
- 12. glycerol
- 13. monosaccharide
- 14. cellulose
- 15. amino acid
- 16. enzyme
- 17. monomer
- 18. DNA

So none of these say "steroid". But term #3 is "steroid", so maybe the matching is between the terms and the definitions, but the definitions are not labeled as such.

Wait — let’s read the instruction again:

> "Match each term on the left to a definition on the right."

So:

- Left: 1. starch, 2. cholesterol, ..., 9. enzyme
- Right: 10. polysaccharide, 11. phospholipid, ..., 18. DNA

We must match each term to one of the definitions.

Let’s do it properly:

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✔ Final Part A: Matching

| Term | Definition Number | Reason |
|------|-------------------|-------|
| 1. starch | 10. polysaccharide | Starch is a polymer of glucose; a polysaccharide |
| 2. cholesterol | 11. phospholipid? ✘ No. Cholesterol is a steroid. But "steroid" is not among definitions 10–18. Wait — "steroid" is term #3, so maybe the definitions are mislabeled?

Wait — perhaps the definitions are meant to be types or categories, and we have to match the term to its category.

Let’s try again:

- Starch → polysaccharide → ✔️ (10)
- Cholesterol → This is a lipid, specifically a steroid. But "steroid" is not in definitions 10–18. But "phospholipid" is #11. Not the same.

Wait — perhaps "cholesterol" is being matched to "lipid", but "lipid" isn't listed.

Alternatively, maybe the definition list is meant to be what the term is, not what it does.

Let’s assume the definitions are what the term is classified as.

So:

- starch = polysaccharide → 10
- cholesterol = lipid — but not listed. However, "phospholipid" is #11, but cholesterol is not a phospholipid. It’s a steroid, which is a type of lipid, but not listed.

This suggests a possible error in the worksheet.

But wait — look at term #3: steroid — if steroid is a term, then it might be matched to a definition like "a type of lipid", but none say that.

Alternatively, perhaps the definitions are not categories, but functional roles?

No — the definitions are things like "polysaccharide", "phospholipid", etc., which are types of molecules.

So let’s try to match each term to its type:

1. starch → polysaccharide → 10
2. cholesterol → lipid — but not listed. However, "phospholipid" is #11 — close but not exact. Cholesterol is a steroid, not a phospholipid.
3. steroid → ??? — not in definitions
4. glycogen → polysaccharide → already used? Can't reuse?
5. nucleotide → monomer → 17 (since nucleotides are monomers of nucleic acids)
6. RNA → nucleic acid — but not in list. But DNA is #18. RNA is similar, but not DNA.
7. polypeptide chain → protein — but not in list. But "amino acid" is #15 — no, polypeptide is a chain of amino acids, so it's a polymer, but not listed.
8. glucose → monosaccharide → 13
9. enzyme → protein — but not in list. But "enzyme" is also #16 — so maybe enzyme matches 16. enzyme? That would be circular.

Wait — here’s the issue: Definition #16 is "enzyme", and term #9 is "enzyme", so they could match.

But that seems redundant.

Perhaps the definitions are what the term is, so:

- enzyme → protein — but "protein" isn't in definitions 10–18. Only "amino acid", "monomer", etc.

Wait — let’s look at definition #16: enzyme — that’s a function, not a category.

Ah! Now I see: The definitions are NOT categories, but descriptions or functions.

Let’s re-read:

> Match each term on the left to a definition on the right.

Definitions:
10. polysaccharide
11. phospholipid
12. glycerol
13. monosaccharide
14. cellulose
15. amino acid
16. enzyme
17. monomer
18. DNA

These are all types of molecules or subunits, not functions.

But some of them are types, others are functions.

For example:
- enzyme is both a function and a molecule (proteins that act as enzymes)

But "enzyme" is listed as a definition (#16), and also as a term (#9).

So likely, term #9 "enzyme" matches definition #16 "enzyme" — yes.

Similarly:
- nucleotide → monomer → #17
- RNA → nucleic acid — but not listed. But DNA is #18 — close, but RNA is not DNA.
- polypeptide chain → protein — but not listed. But "amino acid" is #15 — no.

Wait — "polypeptide chain" is made of amino acids, so it's a polymer of amino acids, so it's a protein.

But "protein" is not in definitions.

Unless "enzyme" is the only function listed.

This is confusing.

Perhaps the definitions are the actual identities of the terms.

Let’s try to match:

1. starch → polysaccharide → 10
2. cholesterol → phospholipid? No. Cholesterol is a steroid, not a phospholipid. But "steroid" is term #3, so maybe it's not defined here.

Wait — maybe the definitions are the categories that the terms belong to.

Let’s list the correct classifications:

- starch → polysaccharide → 10
- cholesterol → lipid — but not listed. However, "phospholipid" is #11 — not accurate.
- steroid → lipid — again, not listed.
- glycogen → polysaccharide → 10 — already used
- nucleotide → monomer → 17
- RNA → nucleic acid — but not listed. DNA is #18 — RNA is similar, but not DNA.
- polypeptide chain → protein — not listed
- glucose → monosaccharide → 13
- enzyme → protein — not listed, but #16 says "enzyme" — so maybe term #9 matches definition #16

But that would mean:
- enzyme → enzyme — trivial

Alternatively, perhaps the definitions are what the term is made of or what it is called.

Let’s try this approach:

| Term | What it is | Match |
|------|------------|-------|
| 1. starch | polysaccharide | 10 |
| 2. cholesterol | lipid (specifically steroid) — but not listed. Maybe it's a type of phospholipid? No. |
| 3. steroid | type of lipid — not in list |
| 4. glycogen | polysaccharide | 10 — but already used |
| 5. nucleotide | monomer | 17 |
| 6. RNA | nucleic acid — not in list. DNA is #18 — maybe RNA is like DNA? But not the same |
| 7. polypeptide chain | chain of amino acids — so made of amino acids → 15? But "amino acid" is a monomer, not the chain |
| 8. glucose | monosaccharide | 13 |
| 9. enzyme | a protein that acts as a catalyst — but not in list. But #16 says "enzyme" — so maybe 9→16 |

This suggests that only some matches are possible.

But let’s consider that some definitions are types, and some are examples.

Wait — perhaps the definitions are examples, and the terms are types?

No — the instruction is to match each term to a definition.

After careful analysis, here is the most logical matching:

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✔ Part A: Correct Answers

| Term | Definition | Reason |
|------|-----------|--------|
| 1. starch | 10. polysaccharide | Starch is a polysaccharide |
| 2. cholesterol | 11. phospholipid? ✘ Incorrect. Cholesterol is a steroid, not a phospholipid. But "steroid" is term #3, so maybe it's not matched here. |
| 3. steroid | 11. phospholipid? No. Steroids are lipids, but not phospholipids. |
| 4. glycogen | 10. polysaccharide | Glycogen is a storage polysaccharide in animals |
| 5. nucleotide | 17. monomer | Nucleotides are monomers of nucleic acids |
| 6. RNA | 18. DNA? No. RNA is a nucleic acid, but not DNA. But perhaps it's matched to "nucleic acid", but not listed. |
| 7. polypeptide chain | 15. amino acid? No. Polypeptide is made of amino acids, but it's not an amino acid. |
| 8. glucose | 13. monosaccharide | Glucose is a simple sugar, a monosaccharide |
| 9. enzyme | 16. enzyme | Enzyme is a catalyst, and "enzyme" is the definition |

So only some matches work.

But notice: "enzyme" is both a term and a definition. So term #9 matches definition #16.

Similarly, "nucleotide" is a monomer → definition #17

"glucose" is a monosaccharide → #13

"starch" and "glycogen" are both polysaccharides → #10

But we can’t assign #10 to two terms.

So likely, only one can be assigned.

This suggests that the worksheet may have a typo or formatting issue.

But let’s assume that each definition is used once, and each term is matched to one definition.

Let’s try:

- 1. starch → 10. polysaccharide
- 4. glycogen → 10. polysaccharide — conflict

So only one can be assigned.

Perhaps "cellulose" is #14 — but cellulose is a polysaccharide too.

But "cellulose" is not a term.

Wait — term #1 is starch, #4 is glycogen, both are polysaccharides.

But only one definition #10.

So likely, "polysaccharide" is the correct match for starch, and glycogen is also a polysaccharide, but maybe it's not listed as a choice.

But we have to choose.

Perhaps the worksheet expects:

- starch → 10. polysaccharide
- glycogen → 10. polysaccharide — but can't use twice

So probably, only one is intended.

But let’s look at the second part.

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✔ Part B: Identify the macromolecule

Now, let’s solve Part B.

> Identify the specific macromolecule (carbohydrate, lipid, protein, or nucleic acid) associated with each function.

| Function | Macromolecule |
|---------|---------------|
| 19. provide long-term energy storage for animal | Carbohydrate (specifically glycogen) |
| 20. instructions for building proteins | Nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) |
| 21. provides movement-energy | Protein (muscle proteins like actin/myosin) |
| 22. sex hormones | Lipid (steroids) |
| 23. provides short-term energy storage for plants | Carbohydrate (starch) |
| 24. forms animal and plant structures | Carbohydrate (cellulose in plants, chitin in animals) or Protein (keratin, collagen) — but likely Carbohydrate for cell walls |
| 25. forms the membrane of all cells | Lipid (phospholipids) |
| 26. speeds up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy | Protein (enzymes) |
| 27. cells convert this into ATP | Carbohydrate (glucose) |
| 28. structural unit of proteins | Protein (but amino acids are monomers) — wait, "structural unit" means amino acid, but the question asks for the macromolecule — so protein |
| 29. provides long-term energy storage for plants | Carbohydrate (starch) |
| 30. genetic material | Nucleic acid (DNA) |
| 31. strand that makes up part of the cell membrane | Lipid (phospholipid bilayer) |
| 32. 3-carbon "backbone" of a fat | Lipid (glycerol) |
| 33. provides short-term energy storage for animals | Carbohydrate (glycogen) |
| 34. many sugars | Carbohydrate |
| 35. monomer of nucleic acids | Nucleic acid (nucleotides are monomers) — but the macromolecule is nucleic acid |
| 36. forms the cell wall of plant cells | Carbohydrate (cellulose) |
| 37. another name for protein | Protein (no other name — but "polypeptide" is a chain) — but the macromolecule is protein |

Wait — let’s clarify:

For 37: "another name for protein" — the answer is protein, since it’s asking for the macromolecule.

But perhaps it’s a trick — but the question is to identify the macromolecule, so even if it's "another name", it's still protein.

But let’s do it systematically.

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✔ Part B: Answers

| # | Function | Macromolecule | Explanation |
|---|---------|---------------|-------------|
| 19 | provide long-term energy storage for animal | Carbohydrate | Glycogen is stored in liver and muscles |
| 20 | instructions for building proteins | Nucleic acid | DNA contains genetic code |
| 21 | provides movement-energy | Protein | Actin and myosin are proteins involved in muscle contraction |
| 22 | sex hormones | Lipid | Testosterone, estrogen are steroids (lipids) |
| 23 | provides short-term energy storage for plants | Carbohydrate | Starch is stored in plants |
| 24 | forms animal and plant structures | Carbohydrate | Cellulose in plants, chitin in insects; also proteins like collagen |
| 25 | forms the membrane of all cells | Lipid | Phospholipid bilayer |
| 26 | speeds up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy | Protein | Enzymes are proteins |
| 27 | cells convert this into ATP | Carbohydrate | Glucose is converted to ATP via cellular respiration |
| 28 | structural unit of proteins | Protein | The macromolecule is protein; amino acids are monomers |
| 29 | provides long-term energy storage for plants | Carbohydrate | Starch is the storage form |
| 30 | genetic material | Nucleic acid | DNA stores genetic information |
| 31 | strand that makes up part of the cell membrane | Lipid | Phospholipids form the bilayer |
| 32 | 3-carbon "backbone" of a fat | Lipid | Glycerol is the backbone of triglycerides |
| 33 | provides short-term energy storage for animals | Carbohydrate | Glycogen |
| 34 | many sugars | Carbohydrate | Carbohydrates are sugars and polymers of sugars |
| 35 | monomer of nucleic acids | Nucleic acid | Nucleotides are monomers, but the macromolecule is nucleic acid |
| 36 | forms the cell wall of plant cells | Carbohydrate | Cellulose is a polysaccharide |
| 37 | another name for protein | Protein | The macromolecule is protein |

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✔ Summary of Part B Answers:

19. Carbohydrate
20. Nucleic acid
21. Protein
22. Lipid
23. Carbohydrate
24. Carbohydrate
25. Lipid
26. Protein
27. Carbohydrate
28. Protein
29. Carbohydrate
30. Nucleic acid
31. Lipid
32. Lipid
33. Carbohydrate
34. Carbohydrate
35. Nucleic acid
36. Carbohydrate
37. Protein

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🟨 Part A Issue:

There’s a problem with Part A because some terms don't match cleanly to the definitions.

Let’s try to resolve Part A with best guesses:

| Term | Definition | Reason |
|------|-----------|--------|
| 1. starch | 10. polysaccharide | ✓ |
| 2. cholesterol | 11. phospholipid? ✘ | Cholesterol is a steroid, not a phospholipid. But if "phospholipid" is the only lipid-related option, maybe it's a mistake. Or perhaps it's meant to be matched to "lipid", but not listed. |
| 3. steroid | 11. phospholipid? ✘ | Same issue. |
| 4. glycogen | 10. polysaccharide | ✓ |
| 5. nucleotide | 17. monomer | ✓ |
| 6. RNA | 18. DNA? ✘ | RNA is not DNA. But both are nucleic acids. Perhaps RNA is matched to "nucleic acid", but not listed. |
| 7. polypeptide chain | 15. amino acid? ✘ | No. It's a chain of amino acids. |
| 8. glucose | 13. monosaccharide | ✓ |
| 9. enzyme | 16. enzyme | ✓ |

So only 1, 4, 5, 8, 9 can be matched.

But likely, the worksheet has errors.

✔ Final Answer:

Due to ambiguity in Part A, Part B is clear.

If you can confirm the exact wording of Part A, I can refine it.

But for now, here is the best solution:

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✔ Final Answers

#### Part A (Best Guess):
1. 10
2. 11 (possibly incorrect)
3. 11 (incorrect)
4. 10
5. 17
6. 18 (if RNA is considered like DNA)
7. 15 (incorrect)
8. 13
9. 16

But this is problematic.

Alternatively, perhaps the definitions are what the term is, so:

- starch → polysaccharide → 10
- cholesterol → lipid — but not listed
- steroid → lipid — not listed
- glycogen → polysaccharide → 10
- nucleotide → monomer → 17
- RNA → nucleic acid — not listed
- polypeptide chain → protein — not listed
- glucose → monosaccharide → 13
- enzyme → protein — not listed, but #16 is "enzyme" — so 9→16

So only reliable matches are:
- 1 → 10
- 4 → 10 (conflict)
- 5 → 17
- 8 → 13
- 9 → 16

So likely, the worksheet has a typo.

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✔ Recommendation:

For Part B, the answers are solid.

For Part A, please double-check the definitions or provide clarification.

Would you like me to create a corrected version of the worksheet?