Which of the following is the best definition of the term protein?
A)The class of polymeric molecules with molar masses from about 5,000 g/mole on up
B)An amino acid polymer typically containing more than 40 amino acids
C)A chemical compound formed by bonding two or more monomers
D)A compound consisting of a carbonyl group bonded to a hydrogen on one side and a hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl group on the other
E)A carboxylic acid containing both an amine group and a variable alkyl group

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Proteins are amino acid polymers typically containing more than 40 amino acids. Option A defines macromolecules in general, Option C defines polymers in general, Option D defines a carbonyl compound, and Option E defines an amino acid.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of the Term