Compound C is a ____________________.

Assume that you are taking an organic chemistry class. Your teacher has given you four organic compounds to analyze. She tells you that one is a carbohydrate, one is a hydrocarbon, one is a nucleic
acid, and one is a protein.

You discover that Compound C contains only carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Of the four types of compounds which were given to you to analyze, which one best describes Compound C?


protein

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The condition in which each chromosome is represented twice as a member of a homologous pair is called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Of the following codons, which encodes a normal translational stop?

A) UUU B) AUG C) UAG D) AAA E) AGG

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Which monomers make up RNA?

a. Nucleotides b. Simple sugars c. Amino acids d. Polymers

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How is the trachea like xylem?

a. Both conduct fluids b. Both are structurally reinforced to withstand negative pressure c. Both are composed of cells with strong cell walls d. Both provide structural support to the organism

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