Question

multiple choice question
a molecule with the chemical formula c₅₇h₁₁₀o₆ is an example of which type of organic molecule?
carbohydrate
protein
nucleic acid
lipid

Explanation:

Carbohydrates typically have a ratio of hydrogen to oxygen close to 2:1. Proteins contain nitrogen in addition to carbon, hydrogen, oxygen. Nucleic acids have phosphorus and nitrogen - containing bases. Lipids are characterized by a high ratio of carbon and hydrogen to oxygen. The formula \(C_{57}H_{110}O_{6}\) has a high C - H to O ratio, typical of lipids.

Answer:

D. Lipid