The Basic Building Block of a Protein Is Called A(n)

question 88

Multiple Choice

The basic building block of a protein is called a(n)

• A) fatty acid.
• B) monosaccharide.
• C) amino acid.
• D) keto acid.

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Definitions:

Empyema

The accumulation of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity, usually referring to the pleural space.

Pleural Cavity

The thin fluid-filled space between the two pulmonary pleurae (visceral and parietal) of each lung.

Pus

a thick, yellowish or greenish opaque liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria with tissue debris and serum.

Mediastinum

The central compartment of the thoracic cavity between the lungs, containing the heart, trachea, esophagus, and other structures.