Which of the following would be correctly classified as a protein?
A) cholesterol
B) starch
C) an enzyme
D) cellulose

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Proteins are macromolecules made up of amino acids and are usually enzymes or structural components of cells. Enzymes are specific types of proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in the body, making choice C the correct answer. Cholesterol (A) is a type of lipid, starch (B) is a carbohydrate, and cellulose (D) is another type of carbohydrate found in plant cell walls.

Which of the Following Would Be Correctly Classified as a Protein