Question:

Identify the correct statements about biomolecules. A. Lipids are generally water soluble. B. Proteins are polypeptides. C. Polysaccharides are long chains of sugars. D. Adenine and guanine are substituted pyrimidines. E. Almost all enzymes are proteins. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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To remember nitrogenous bases: Pure As Gold (Purines = Adenine, Guanine). Pyrimidines are CUT (Cytosine, Uracil, Thymine).
Updated On: May 3, 2026
  • C, D and E only
  • B, C and E only
  • B, D and E only
  • A, B and C only
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Biomolecules are the organic molecules that make up living organisms. Let's evaluate each statement:
Statement A is Incorrect: Lipids are water-insoluble (hydrophobic) molecules.
Statement B is Correct: Proteins are linear chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, hence they are polypeptides.
Statement C is Correct: Polysaccharides (like starch or cellulose) are polymers consisting of long chains of monosaccharides (sugars).
Statement D is Incorrect: Adenine and Guanine are Purines (double-ring structures), not pyrimidines. Cytosine, Uracil, and Thymine are pyrimidines.
Statement E is Correct: While some RNA molecules (ribozymes) act as catalysts, almost all enzymes are proteins. The correct statements are B, C, and E.
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