Figure 2-4 an Overview of the Structures of Organic Compounds

question 95

Multiple Choice

Figure 2-4 An Overview of the Structures of Organic Compounds in the Body
Use Figure 2-4 to answer the following questions:
-Glucose-based starches are an example of the structure labeled #1. Identify the structure.

• A) triglyceride
• B) polysaccharide
• C) glycerol
• D) steroid
• E) phospholipid

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