An −OH Group Is Characteristic of ____ and Functions to ____

question 36

Multiple Choice

An −OH group is characteristic of ____ and functions to ____.

• A)amino acids; facilitate peptide bond formation
• B)alcohols and sugars; increase solubility in water
• C)ribose and deoxyribose; increase rigidity of the molecule
• D)proteins; facilitate formation of secondary structures
• E)sterols and phospholipids; increase the hydrophobic nature of the molecule

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