Question

4) A molecule has been isolated from a cell. The molecule is found to be in a ring shape made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in a 1:2:1 ratio. Choose all the statements that apply to this molecule. A) The molecule is an enzyme. B) The molecule is likely a sugar. C) The molecule is likely a carbohydrate. D) The molecule is produced during photosynthesis. E) The molecule comprises the largest component of the cell membrane.

Answer 1

B, C, and D.

Ring shaped compound with carbon, hydrogen, oxygen in 1:2:1 ratio is certainly a sugar molecule. Sugars are carbs. Sugars are made in photosynthesis.