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Biomolecules: Living matter MCQ

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Living matterMediumQuestion 10495

Question

Why is water not usually listed as a biomolecule in the same way as proteins or lipids?

  1. A
    It is a major solvent rather than a carbon-based organic biomolecule
    Correct
  2. B
    It is absent from cells
  3. C
    It cannot participate in metabolism
  4. D
    It is a polymer

Correct answer

It is a major solvent rather than a carbon-based organic biomolecule

Explanation

Water is essential, but it is not classified with the major organic biomolecule groups.

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