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

Explanation:

Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions. Bacteria break down lipids and oils using enzymes (proteins) that specifically bind to and act on these substances. A unique lipid or oil in bacteria is not what enables the breakdown process. The key is the protein (enzyme) that facilitates the reaction.

Answer:

B. a protein that specifically binds lipids or oils