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What type of polymer is cellulose?
What type of polymer is cellulose?
- Protein
- Heteropolymer
- Homopolymer (correct)
- Nucleic acid
Which macromolecule is formed by condensation or polymerization of thousands of glucose monomers?
Which macromolecule is formed by condensation or polymerization of thousands of glucose monomers?
- Nucleic acid
- Glycogen (correct)
- Protein
- Lipid
Which building blocks are used in the structure of carbohydrates?
Which building blocks are used in the structure of carbohydrates?
- Amino acids
- Fatty acids
- Glucose (correct)
- Nucleotides
What are proteins classified as based on the chemical composition of their monomeric units?
What are proteins classified as based on the chemical composition of their monomeric units?
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What type of bonds join amino acids to form proteins?
What type of bonds join amino acids to form proteins?
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What is a defining characteristic of proteins that sets them apart from starch and cellulose?
What is a defining characteristic of proteins that sets them apart from starch and cellulose?
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What type of molecules are cholesterol and triglycerides?
What type of molecules are cholesterol and triglycerides?
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Which macromolecule is formed by linking together amino acids?
Which macromolecule is formed by linking together amino acids?
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How are proteins different from lipids?
How are proteins different from lipids?
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Why do proteins exhibit a level of molecular complexity not seen in starch or cellulose?
Why do proteins exhibit a level of molecular complexity not seen in starch or cellulose?
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Which statement best describes the nature of lipids?
Which statement best describes the nature of lipids?
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