Question
What are the similarities among carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids ?
Solution
The similarities among carbohydrates , proteins and nucleic acids-:
(1) All are macromolecules made up of many repeating units.
(1) All are macromolecules made up of many repeating units.
(2) All have molecular weight ranging from 18 to 800 Da.
(3) All are found in the acid insoluble fraction.
(4) Bonds between subunits are formed by dehydration synthesis (elimination of water).
