Question

What makes up cell membranes and is used to create hormones?(1 point)
Responses

hydrocarbon
hydrocarbon

glucose
glucose

cholesterol
cholesterol

starch
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **cholesterol**. Cholesterol is a lipid that is a key component of cell membranes and serves as a precursor for the synthesis of hormones.
e
All biomolecules have the following traits except(1 point)
Responses

nitrogen elements.
nitrogen elements.

a carbon backbone.
a carbon backbone.

hydrogen elements.
hydrogen elements.

covalent bonds.
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **nitrogen elements**. Not all biomolecules contain nitrogen; for example, carbohydrates and lipids do not necessarily have nitrogen in their structure.
e
What enzyme breaks down starch in your saliva?(1 point)
Responses

pepsin
pepsin

lipase
lipase

trypsin
trypsin

amylase
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **amylase**. Amylase is the enzyme that breaks down starch into simpler sugars in your saliva.
e
Which soil-based compounds do plants use to create amino acids from glucose?(1 point)
Responses

fluoride
fluoride

nitrogen
nitrogen

carbon
carbon

hydrogen
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **nitrogen**. Plants use nitrogen, along with glucose, to create amino acids.
e
What are the building blocks of proteins?(1 point)
Responses

sugars
sugars

amino acids
amino acids

starch
starch

fatty acids
fatty acids
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is **amino acids**. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.