Which of the following macromolecules is matched with its correct role in the cell? Choose ONE

A. Carbohydrates — key component of the cell membrane (lipid bilayer)

B. Lipid — chemical messenger

C. Lipid — storage of short-term energy

D. Nucleic acid — chemical messenger

According to theories of how life began, how did early organic molecules begin to separate from the outside world? a: specialized enzymes were required b: chains of amino acids created a barrier c: formation of microspheres or vesicles d: rna catalyzed the formation of membranes