Which of the Following Statements About Proteins Is FALSE

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about proteins is FALSE?

• A) They are composed of amino acids.
• B) They have multiple levels of structural organization.
• C) They can be hydrophobic, hydrophilic, or both.
• D) Their primary function is energy storage.
• E) They are formed by dehydration synthesis reactions.

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Definitions:

Placenta

During pregnancy, an organ arises in the uterus, serving to deliver essential nutrients and oxygen to the developing baby, as well as clearing out the baby’s metabolic waste.

Endoderm

The innermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development that gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.

Rubella

A contagious viral disease, also known as German measles, that can cause severe birth defects if contracted by a pregnant woman.

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen that was prescribed between the 1940s and 1970s to prevent pregnancy complications, later found to cause health issues in exposed children.