A Scientist Isolates a Water-Soluble Compound from Spider Venom

question 45

Multiple Choice

A scientist isolates a water-soluble compound from spider venom.The substance has nitrogen,carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen in its chemical structure.Based on this information,the compound is probably a

• A)mineral salt.
• B)triglyceride.
• C)protein.
• D)polysaccharide.

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