Biology · Biological Molecules
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Which of the following statement is NOT true about proteins?
- A
Proteins are nitrogenous compounds
- B
Proteins are building blocks of tissues
- C
Proteins are hydrated carbons
- D
Proteins are polymers of amino acids
Proteins are hydrated carbons – Incorrect and the correct choice. Proteins are composed of amino acids, not just hydrated carbon structures like carbohydrates.
Proteins are nitrogenous compounds – Correct but not the answer. Proteins contain nitrogen in addition to carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Proteins are building blocks of tissues – Correct but not the answer. Proteins form the structural components of tissues.
Proteins are hydrated carbons – Incorrect and the correct choice. Proteins are composed of amino acids, not just hydrated carbon structures like carbohydrates.
Proteins are polymers of amino acids – Correct but not the answer. Proteins are long chains of amino acids.
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