Even Though Cellular Macromolecules Contain a Large Number of Carbon

question 11

Multiple Choice

Even though cellular macromolecules contain a large number of carbon and hydrogen atoms, they are not all spontaneously converted into CO₂ and H₂O.This absence of spontaneous combustion is due to the fact that biological molecules are relatively __________ and an input of energy is required to reach lower energy states.

• A)large
• B)polar
• C)stable
• D)unstable

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