Organic Chemists and Biochemists Often Classify Molecules Based on Similarities

question 72

Multiple Choice

Organic chemists and biochemists often classify molecules based on similarities in their chemical composition. For which compound would developing a generalizable "formula" for chemical composition be most difficult?

• A) Proteins
• B) Carbohydrates
• C) Lipids
• D) Vitamins

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