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What is the primary element that forms the backbone of organic compounds in cells?
What is the primary element that forms the backbone of organic compounds in cells?
- Carbon (correct)
- Hydrogen
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
What are the long chains of smaller molecular units called?
What are the long chains of smaller molecular units called?
- Isomers
- Monomers
- Polymers (correct)
- Oligomers
What process links monomers to form polymers?
What process links monomers to form polymers?
- Hydrolysis
- Reduction
- Dehydration synthesis (correct)
- Oxidation
Which group of molecules contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the molar ratio 1:2:1?
Which group of molecules contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the molar ratio 1:2:1?
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What are the single-unit sugars that serve as the fuels for cellular work?
What are the single-unit sugars that serve as the fuels for cellular work?
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