The Class of Organic Compounds with Building Blocks Called Amino

question 11

Multiple Choice

The class of organic compounds with building blocks called amino acids is

• A) carbohydrates
• B) lipids
• C) proteins
• D) nucleic acids
• E) high energy compounds

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Definitions:

Marine Terraces

Flat, bench-like surfaces parallel to the shoreline that are formed by marine erosion and changes in sea level.

Wave-cut Notches

Erosional features formed at the base of cliffs by the action of ocean waves.

Coral Reefs

diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals.

Seawall

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