Question 1
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In all organisms, there are large biomolecules that have functions necessary for survival. These molecules are made up of smaller subunits that are provided by the food we eat. Two of these macromolecules are proteins and carbohydrates. What structural characteristics could be used to differentiate these two molecules?

A. Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

B. Carbohydrates are made up chains attached to a glycerol.

C. Carbohydrates contain nitrogen bases held together with hydrogen bonds.

D. Proteins are folded into shapes which promote their functions.

The structural characteristics could be used to differentiate these two molecules is that proteins are folded into shapes which promote their functions.

Carbohydrates are polymers of glucose. The process of digestion breaks down complex carbohydrate molecules into simple monosaccharide units that can be involved in energy releasing process in the body.

Proteins are composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and sometimes, oxygen.

Proteins have primary, secondary and tertiary structures. The tertiary structure of a protein has to do with the folding of the structure into shapes to promote its function.

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