BIOLOGY
PROTEINS
Question
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Which of the following would be correctly classified as a protein?
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Cholestrol
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Enzyme
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Starch
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Cellulose
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is (d) Amino acids. A protein is defined as a polymeric molecule consisting of a chain of amino acids. In living organisms, proteins have essential functions, like providing structural support and acting as enzymes to catalyze chemical reactions.
Detailed explanation-2: -They speed up biochemical reactions. Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions. A catalyst is a chemical that speeds up chemical reactions. Enzymes bring reactants together forming an enzyme-substrate complex.
Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: DNA is not a protein.
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