Carbohydrates and lipids are important molecules found in living things.
Part A: Describe how the general structure of a carbohydrate differs from the general structure of a lipid.
Part B: Describe one function that is common to both carbohydrates and lipids.
Part C: A phospholipid is a common type of lipid molecule that is hydrophilic at one end and hydrophobic at the other. Explain how this structural characteristic of a phospholipid contributes to the formation of plasma membranes.
Type your responses to parts A, B, and C in the box below.

Question

Carbohydrates and lipids are important molecules found in living things.
Part A: Describe how the general structure of a carbohydrate differs from the general structure of a lipid.
Part B: Describe one function that is common to both carbohydrates and lipids.
Part C: A phospholipid is a common type of lipid molecule that is hydrophilic at one end and hydrophobic at the other. Explain how this structural characteristic of a phospholipid contributes to the formation of plasma membranes.
Type your responses to parts A, B, and C in the box below.