Which biomolecule is correctly characteristed? A Lecithin phosphorylated glyceride found in cell membrane B Palmitic acid unsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms c Adenylic acid adenosine with glucose phosphate molecule D Alanine amino acid contains an amino acid and an acidic group anywhere in the molecule.

Which biomolecule is correctly characteristed? A Lecithin phosphorylated glyceride found in cell membrane B Palmitic acid unsaturated fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms c Adenylic acid adenosine with glucose phosphate molecule D Alanine amino acid contains an amino acid and an acidic group anywhere in the molecule.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

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Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter3: Biological Molecules: The Carbon Compounds Of Life

Section: Chapter Questions

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