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The Importance of Carbon — Quiz

Question 9 • Biology

Which pair of molecules both contain carbon atoms?

Answer
A
nucleic acids and water
B
oxygen gas and fats
C
fats and proteins
D
water and carbohydrates

Explanation

Fats and proteins are both organic molecules, and organic molecules contain carbon atoms. Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen, while oxygen gas contains only oxygen, so choices A, B, and D each include a molecule without carbon. The correct choice is fats and proteins.

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