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Microbiology

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Set 2 The Molecules Of Life

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Question 1

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Water

A) is a polar molecule.
B) is referred to as a universal solvent.
C) makes up over 70% of an organism.
D) is often a product or reactant in chemical reactions.
E) All of the answer choices are correct.

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Question 2

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The subunits (building blocks) of proteins are

A) nucleotides.
B) phospholipids.
C) amino acids.
D) carbohydrates.
E) monosaccharides.

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Question 3

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Select the FALSE statement regarding carbohydrates.

A) They may be part of the structure of bacteria.
B) They may serve as a source of food.
C) They contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio.
D) They may be bonded to proteins to form glycoproteins.
E) Cholesterol and ergosterol are examples of carbohydrates.

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