A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/12/M/J/25

Explanation
Identifying molecules with inherent multiple C=C bonds
Steps:
- Recall structures: triglycerides have fatty acid chains; proteins like collagen and haemoglobin have amino acid backbones plus functional groups.
- Check double bonds: saturated fats have none; unsaturated have C=C in chains; collagen has peptide bonds (no C=C); haemoglobin's heme is a porphyrin ring.
- Evaluate "at least two": requires structure guaranteeing ≥2 C=C, not just possible.
- Compare options: only haemoglobin's heme consistently has multiple conjugated double bonds.
Why D is correct:
- Haemoglobin's heme group features a porphyrin ring with at least 11 conjugated C=C double bonds, per its chemical structure.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Unsaturated triglyceride may have only one C=C if monounsaturated in a single chain.
- B: Collagen is a protein with peptide bonds and no C=C double bonds in its triple-helix structure.
- C: Saturated triglyceride has all single bonds in fatty acid chains, zero C=C.
Final answer: D
Topic: Carbohydrates and lipids
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