Question

which of the following describe proteins? check all that apply.
a large class of molecules made up of sugars
a type of molecule that can initiate or assist other processes in the body
a large class of molecules made up of amino acids
a molecule that stores the information for the creation and functioning of cells
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Explanation:

• "a large class of molecules made up of sugars" is incorrect as proteins are made of amino acids, not sugars (sugars are for carbohydrates).
• "a type of molecule that can initiate or assist other processes in the body" is correct because proteins (like enzymes) can act as catalysts or have regulatory roles.
• "a large class of molecules made up of amino acids" is correct as proteins are polymers of amino acids.
• "a molecule that stores the information for the creation and functioning of cells" is incorrect as that describes nucleic acids (DNA/RNA), not proteins.

Answer:

• a type of molecule that can initiate or assist other processes in the body
• a large class of molecules made up of amino acids