Which of the following correctly matches a property of an organic molecule with how that property helps the organic molecule function in living organisms?
A. Carbohydrates lower the activation energy of certain reactions. This allows metabolic processes to take place at a rate that can sustain life.
B. Proteins contain nucleotides that encode genetic material. This allows proteins to accurately pass genetic information from one cell to another.
C. Nucleic acids contain multiple carbon-hydrogen bonds. This allows nucleic acids to provide energy for living organisms by breaking these bonds.
D. Lipids are insoluble in water. This allows lipids that make up biological membranes to regulate the entry and exit of many substances.
