Carbon is part of many different compounds because of its unique ability to form a variety of structures. One of the carbon-based biomolecules is shown below.

How does the function of this biomolecule compare to the function of a lipid?
a. This biomolecule is an important source of energy for organisms; while lipids are
important for insulating and waterproofing organisms.
b. This biomolecule is important in catalyzing chemical reactions; while lipids are
important in storing energy.
c. This biomolecule contains an organism? ’s genetic material; while lipids make up
cell membranes.
d. This biomolecule is a light-absorbing compound that is important to
photosynthesis; while lipids direct protein synthesis.

Over the past 60 years, many amphibian species have experienced significant population declines and some species have become extinct. scientists suspected that local human activities such as the destruction of wetlands, regional pollution, and deforestation were the main reasons for these losses. however, research over the past 20 years reveals significant amphibian population declines in protected areas of the world, such as nature preserves and parks. these global declines suggest widespread problems including increased ultraviolet radiation, acid rain, and disease. in switzerland, for example, 14 of the 20 native amphibian species are threatened with extinction. chytridiomycosis is a fungal disease first identified in 1998 as a cause of massive amphibian deaths. in some severely impacted populations, a few individuals have survived, perhaps because of some natural resistance. if these resistant individuals continue to survive and prosper, new resistant populations might emerge. this would be an example of the founder effect artificial selection genetic drift natural selection sexual selection

2. what process do mrna and trna work together to complete? (3 points)

Apart of an ecosystem that can restrict the growth of a population is referred to as