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Lab: Mouse Genetics (One Trait) — Cumulative exam

Question 4 • IS - O - 3490 - The Living Earth B CP Online

Katie wants to make ball-and-stick models of the four macromolecules. She has colored balls for each of the elements in these molecules, including the following. red: hydrogen black: carbon purple: oxygen green: nitrogenIn which macromolecule will she use the black, red, and purple balls in a ratio of 1:2:1?

Answer
A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
nucleic acids
D
proteins

Explanation

Carbohydrates have carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a typical ratio of 1:2:1. The black balls represent carbon, red represent hydrogen, and purple represent oxygen, so the required ratio matches carbohydrates.

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