What makes up cell membranes and is used to create hormones?(1 point)

Responses

glucose
glucose

hydrocarbon
hydrocarbon

starch
starch

cholesterol

cholesterol

All biomolecules have the following traits except(1 point)

Responses

covalent bonds.
covalent bonds.

hydrogen elements.
hydrogen elements.

a carbon backbone.
a carbon backbone.

nitrogen elements.

nitrogen elements.

What enzyme breaks down starch in your saliva?(1 point)

Responses

pepsin
pepsin

trypsin
trypsin

amylase
amylase

lipase
lipase

amylase

nitrogen

nitrogen

hydrogen
hydrogen

fluoride
fluoride

carbon

carbon

What are the building blocks of proteins?(1 point)

Responses

amino acids
amino acids

sugars
sugars

starch
starch

fatty acids

amino acids

The correct answer is cholesterol. Cholesterol is an important component of cell membranes and is also used in the synthesis of hormones. To arrive at this answer, you can use your knowledge of basic biology or search for information on cell membranes and hormone synthesis. Understanding the composition of cell membranes and their role in hormone production will lead you to the correct answer.