NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which of the following is not one of the main classes of macromolecules within cells?
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Carbohydrates
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Proteins
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Nucleic acids
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Water
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer: Sucrose is not a macromolecule.
Detailed explanation-2: -Water is not a macromolecule because only contains three atoms: two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. It is a very small molecule.
Detailed explanation-3: -Four major types of macromolecules-proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids-play these important roles in the life of a cell. In terms of overall structure, all macromolecules except the lipids are considered polymers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Water, without any doubt, must be considered an integral part of biological macromolecules.
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