Purines and Pyrimidines Are Components in the Building Block Units

question 12

Multiple Choice

Purines and pyrimidines are components in the building block units of all ______.

• A)amino acids
• B)polysaccharides
• C)carbohydrates
• D)enzymes
• E)nucleic acids

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Definitions:

Platinum Catalyst

A substance containing platinum used to increase the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process, commonly used in hydrogenation reactions.

Humulene

A naturally occurring monocyclic sesquiterpene, which is a significant component of the essential oil from hops and cannabis.

Meso Dihalide

A type of dihalide compound that has a plane of symmetry, making it achiral despite having chiral centers.

Organic Product

The compound formed as the result of an organic chemical reaction.