Organic compounds are present in all living cells. They allshare the following characteristic:(a) Are used in protein synthesis(b) Are biological catalysts(c) Are composed of carbon atom backbone surrounded bychloride atoms(d) Are hydrophobic(e) Are composed of carbon atom backbone surrounded byhydrogen atoms

Organic compounds are present in all living cells. They allshare the following characteristic:(a) Are used in protein synthesis(b) Are biological catalysts(c) Are composed of carbon atom backbone surrounded bychloride atoms(d) Are hydrophobic(e) Are composed of carbon atom backbone surrounded byhydrogen atoms

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter2: Chemistry Of Life

Section: Chapter Questions

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