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What are proteins composed of?
What are proteins composed of?
- Glycerol and fatty acids
- Phosphate groups and fatty acids
- Amino acid residues (correct)
- Long polymer chains of sugars
Which type of macromolecule is soluble in nonpolar solvents?
Which type of macromolecule is soluble in nonpolar solvents?
- Nucleic acids
- Polysaccharides
- Lipids (correct)
- Proteins
What are polysaccharides?
What are polysaccharides?
- Nucleic acids
- Long chains of amino acid residues
- High molecular weight molecules soluble in nonpolar solvents
- Long polymer chains of sugars (correct)
What are the main components of cell membranes?
What are the main components of cell membranes?
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What does it mean for a molecule to be amphipathic?
What does it mean for a molecule to be amphipathic?
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Which type of macromolecule is characterized by long polymer chains of sugars?
Which type of macromolecule is characterized by long polymer chains of sugars?
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What is the main component of cell membranes?
What is the main component of cell membranes?
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Which macromolecule is composed of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acids?
Which macromolecule is composed of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acids?
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What type of macromolecule has a hydrophilic 'head' and two hydrophobic 'tails' derived from fatty acids?
What type of macromolecule has a hydrophilic 'head' and two hydrophobic 'tails' derived from fatty acids?
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Which type of macromolecule is characterized by having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts?
Which type of macromolecule is characterized by having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts?
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