Which of the Following Statements About the Monomers and Polymers

question 20

Multiple Choice

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

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

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