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Subject:Nursing
The building blocks of an enzyme are ______. Select one: a. phosphate, glycerol, and fatty acids b. glycerol and fatty acids c. amino acids d. monosaccharides e. nucleotides
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c. Amino Acids
Enzymes are a type of protein, and proteins are made up of amino acids. These amino acids are linked together in a specific sequence to form a polypeptide chain, which then folds into a unique shape that gives the enzyme its specific function.
Here's a simple table to illustrate the building blocks of different biological molecules:
| Biological Molecule | Building Blocks |
|---|---|
| Proteins (including enzymes) | Amino Acids |
| Lipids | Glycerol and Fatty Acids |
| Carbohydrates | Monosaccharides |
| Nucleic Acids (DNA, RNA) | Nucleotides |
So, while options a, b, d, and e are the building blocks of other types of biological molecules, they are not the building blocks of enzymes.
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