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

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hydrocarbon
hydrocarbon

glucose
glucose

cholesterol
cholesterol

starch

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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.

All biomolecules have the following traits except(1 point)
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nitrogen elements.
nitrogen elements.

a carbon backbone.
a carbon backbone.

hydrogen elements.
hydrogen elements.

covalent bonds.

The correct response is nitrogen elements. Not all biomolecules contain nitrogen; for example, carbohydrates and lipids do not necessarily have nitrogen in their structure.

What enzyme breaks down starch in your saliva?(1 point)
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pepsin
pepsin

lipase
lipase

trypsin
trypsin

amylase

The correct response is amylase. Amylase is the enzyme that breaks down starch into simpler sugars in your saliva.

Which soil-based compounds do plants use to create amino acids from glucose?(1 point)
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fluoride
fluoride

nitrogen
nitrogen

carbon
carbon

hydrogen

The correct response is nitrogen. Plants use nitrogen, along with glucose, to create amino acids.

What are the building blocks of proteins?(1 point)
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sugars
sugars

amino acids
amino acids

starch
starch

fatty acids
fatty acids

The correct response is amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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