BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

NUCLEIC ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a biomolecule?
A
The dissolved particle in a solution
B
One of the by-products of respiration
C
Large molecule that is present in living organisms
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -biomolecule, also called biological molecule, any of numerous substances that are produced by cells and living organisms. Biomolecules have a wide range of sizes and structures and perform a vast array of functions. The four major types of biomolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Proteins are body building molecules and provide the structural framework for cells. They are biopolymers of amino acids. They are the largest physical and chemical components of a cell. No other biomolecule possesses such immense structural and physiological diversity as proteins.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many of the molecules important to biological processes are HUGE. These are known as macromolecules. Most macromolecules are polymers, which are long chains of subunits called monomers.

Detailed explanation-4: -A biomolecule refers to any molecule that is produced by living organisms. As such, most of them are organic molecules. The four major groups of biomolecules include polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), and lipids.

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