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Which of the following statements correctly describes how artificial selection differs from natural selection in the context of organic chemistry?
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Which type of organic compound is primarily responsible for the structure and function of enzymes in living organisms?
A
Nucleic acids
B
Proteins
C
Lipids
D
Carbohydrates
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Identify the role of enzymes in living organisms: Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in cells.
Understand the composition of enzymes: Enzymes are primarily composed of proteins, which are made up of long chains of amino acids.
Differentiate between the types of organic compounds: Proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates are the four main types of organic compounds in living organisms.
Recognize the structural role of proteins: Proteins have complex structures that allow them to fold into specific shapes necessary for their function as enzymes.
Conclude that proteins are the organic compounds responsible for the structure and function of enzymes, as they provide the necessary framework and active sites for catalytic activity.
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