Which of the Following Statements About the Monomers and Polymers

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the monomers and polymers found in living organisms is false?

• A) Cells typically make all of their macromolecules from a set of 40-50 common monomers and a few other ingredients that are rare.
• B) The monomers used to make polymers are essentially universal.
• C) Monomers serve as building blocks for polymers.
• D) Monomers are joined together by the process of hydrolysis.

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Definitions:

Reaction

A process in which chemical substances interact, leading to the rearrangement of their atomic connectivity and the formation of different substances.

Compound

A substance formed from two or more elements that are chemically combined in fixed proportions.

Common Name

A non-scientific or traditional name given to a substance or organism, often simpler and more widely used than its official name.

Organic Product

A compound predominantly composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms, typically resulting from the chemical reaction of organic substances.