GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is true about biomolecules?
A
biomolecules are non living molecules that contain carbon
B
biomolecules are living molecules that contain carbon
C
biomolecules are non living molecules that contain oxygen only
D
biomolecules are living molecules that contain carbon only
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbon constitutes the major part of most biomolecules. Life forms has carbon containing minerals like proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, vitamins and fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbon is the primary component of macromolecules, including proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-3: -They form the cells of an organism and perform the chemical reactions that facilitate life. All of these molecules, called biomolecules because they are part of living matter, contain carbon, which is the building block of life.

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. They are found in and produced by living organisms.

Detailed explanation-5: -Biological macromolecules are organic, meaning that they contain carbon. In addition, they may contain hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and additional minor elements.

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