A Student Has Isolated a Large Compound (Macromolecule) from Cells

question 71

Multiple Choice

A student has isolated a large compound (macromolecule) from cells. Chemical analysis of the compound shows that it is made up of the following elements: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. To which group of macromolecules does this compound most likely belong?

• A) carbohydrate
• B) protein
• C) nucleic acid
• D) lipid
• E) aqueous

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