Which of the following is a conjugated molecule?
- A. Amylose
- B. Palmitic acid
- C. Glycogen
- D. Glycolipid
Explanation
A conjugated molecule combines two different classes of biomolecule, here a carbohydrate with a lipid. Amylose and glycogen are pure polysaccharides and palmitic acid is a plain fatty acid, so none of them qualifies.
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