Question

a team of scientists and engineers is working together to develop a new cleaning product. the team has identified a species of bacteria that gets energy by breaking apart lipids and oils. the team wants to isolate the key substance that the bacteria use for this process, and then adapt the substance for the new cleaning product. which macromolecule should the team try to isolate from the bacteria? a. a lipid or oil that is unique to the bacteria b. a protein that specifically binds lipids or oils c. a carbohydrate that is about the same size as a typical lipid or oil molecule d. a nucleic acid that codes for the production of a lipid or oil

Explanation:

Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions. Since the bacteria break apart lipids and oils, the key substance is likely an enzyme (protein) that binds to and acts on lipids or oils.

Answer:

B. a protein that specifically binds lipids or oils