What are lipids? What are some examples of lipids?
Lipids are organic compounds used by organisms for energy storage. Fats, oils, and waxes are examples of lipids. Some marine organisms also use lipids for coating their fur or feathers because lipids repel water. Lipids also are useful in buoyancy because they float and for insulation from the cold. 9. What are nucleic acids? What are some examples of nucleic acids? Nucleic acids store and transmit the basic genetic information of all living organisms. Nucleic acids are made up of chains of repeating subunits called nucleotides, which are simple sugars joined to phosphorus- and nitrogen-containing molecules. Some examples of nucleic acids are RNA (ribonucleic acid) and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). 10. Describe photosynthesis (in words), including its significance to life. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some other organisms capture the sun’s energy and use it to make glucose, a simple sugar. Some of the glucose is converted into other organic compounds, which
