The following questions are based on the 15 molecules illustrated in the accompanying figure. Each molecule may be used once, more than once, or not at all. 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
E) 12, 13, and 15

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The following questions are based on the 15 molecules illustrated in the accompanying figure. Each molecule may be used once, more than once, or not at all.  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 
E) 12, 13, and 15

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Molecules 2, 7, and 8 are amino acids, which are the monomers that form polypeptides.

The Following Questions Are Based on the 15 Molecules Illustrated