What makes amino acids unique from fatty acids and sugars?(1 point)

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Amino acids are building blocks to larger molecules; fatty acids and sugars are not.
Amino acids are building blocks to larger molecules; fatty acids and sugars are not.

Amino acids contain nitrogen; fatty acids and sugars do not.
Amino acids contain nitrogen; fatty acids and sugars do not.

Genetic material is made of nucleotides, which contain amino acids; fatty acids and sugars are not part of genetic material.
Genetic material is made of nucleotides, which contain amino acids; fatty acids and sugars are not part of genetic material.

Amino acids make up proteins, which provide energy for the body; fatty acids and sugars do not provide energy.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Amino acids contain nitrogen; fatty acids and sugars do not.

This statement accurately highlights a key distinguishing feature of amino acids compared to fatty acids and sugars. While all three are essential macromolecules, the presence of nitrogen in amino acids is a unique characteristic that differentiates them from fatty acids and sugars.