Question

Many plants have leaves and fruits have wax coatings. Some animals also have wax-coated fur or

feathers. In which class of biomolecules do waxes belong AND what characteristic of these molec
makes them well suited for their role in plants and animals? A) lipids; hydrophilic
a) lipids, hydrophobic
a proteins; hydrophobic
D) proteins, provide structure

Answer 1

Answer: Lipids, hydrophobic.

Step-by-step explanation:

Biomolecules are organic molecules that function in biological processes of organisms. They include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and vitamins.

Wax is an type of lipids that is ester of long chain alcohol and a fatty acid . It's is non polar and hydrophobic.

Waxes are found as coatings on leaves and stems. This help the plants not to loss water.