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Explanation:
Lipids and Nucleic acids are two basic macromolecules that form the structure of every living organism.
Nucleic acids are those molecules that act as the brains of each cell. Their many function is to store information necessary for the sustenance of life. They deal with what happens to each cell at any moment of time. They are of two main types:
DNA - Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
RNA - Ribose Nucleic Acid
Both form the genetic material or the memory chip of the cell. Depending on the type of cell, the core genetic material might be the DNA or the RNA. Some viruses are known to possess the RNA as its genetic material. For example, the the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that possess the RNA as its genetic material.
The main and only function of nucleic acids is to hold, protect, replicate, and express the genetic information carried by the cell i the form of proteins.
Although, the RNA is a capable catalyst, and can catalyze cell reactions.
Lipids are structural molecules that form the backbone of each cell. The cell membranes, the membranes of each organelles, the nuclear membranes are each made of phopholipids (lipid-proteins). The lipids of the membranes keep them hydrophobic, thus only allowing hydrophobic materials to pass through by simple diffusion. They also act as energy storage molecules and aid in the production of energy when required.
Recent research also shows that lipids are used for signaling between cells.
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