Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
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Chapter 2, Problem 9SQ
Match each type of molecule with its description.
_________ chain of amino acids
_________ energy carrier
_________ glycerol, fatty acids,
_________ phosphate
_________ chain of
_________ one or more sugar units
- a. carbohydrate
- b. phospholipid
- c. protein
- d. DNA
- e. ATP
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