Compare Proteins to Nucleic Acids

question 30

Multiple Choice

Compare proteins to nucleic acids. Which of the following is TRUE?

• A) Both have primary and secondary structure.
• B) Both contain sulfur.
• C) Both are used as templates to synthesize polymers
• D) Both have monomers, which contain phosphorus.

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Definitions:

Synthetic Chemical Reactions

Chemically engineered processes to form new substances from one or more reactants, involving the breaking and forming of bonds.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.

Green Chemistry

The design of chemical processes and products that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances, promoting sustainability.

Enzymes

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms by lowering the activation energy, thereby playing essential roles in metabolic processes.