The following question is based on the 15 molecules illustrated in the figure.

Which of the following molecules act as building blocks (monomers)of polypeptides?
A) 1, 4, and 6
B) 2, 7, and 8
C) 7, 8, and 13
D) 11, 12, and 13

Question

The following question is based on the 15 molecules illustrated in the figure.

Which of the following molecules act as building blocks (monomers)of polypeptides?
A) 1, 4, and 6 
B) 2, 7, and 8 
C) 7, 8, and 13 
D) 11, 12, and 13

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Molecules 2 (glycine), 7 (aspartic acid), and 8 (glutamic acid) are all amino acids, which are the monomer building blocks of polypeptides.

The Following Question Is Based on the 15 Molecules Illustrated