Which of the Following Compounds Contain More Than 10 Atoms

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds contain more than 10 atoms per formula unit?

• A) ammonium phosphate
• B) aluminum carbonate
• C) iron(III) cyanide
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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Definitions:

Nucleotides

Organic molecules that serve as the monomers, or building blocks, of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA, composed of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and one or more phosphate groups.

Sugars

Sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, essential for energy source in living organisms, and come in various forms including glucose, fructose, and sucrose, commonly found in fruits, vegetables, and honey.

Transmembrane Proteins

Proteins that span the entire membrane of a cell and are involved in a variety of cellular processes including signaling, transport, and enzymatic activities.

Lipid Bilayer

A thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules, fundamental to the structure of cell membranes.