Which type of macromolecule is a polysaccharide?

a. protein
b. lipid
c. carbohydrate
d. hexose


Answer: c

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A. releasing cationic proteins and reactive oxygen metabolites. B. antibody production. C. complement activation. D. phagocytosis.

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In what way would life be different if the element carbon was absent?

A. Life would not exist in any shape or form. B. There would be no organic compounds. C. There would be no inorganic compounds. D. The concept of pH would not exist.

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