1.1 - Water and Its Properties

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What is the main property that makes carbon special in forming compounds?

It has a high molecular weight.

It can form up to 4 covalent bonds. (correct)

It can only form single bonds.

It is a rare element.

Which of the following is NOT a class of biological macromolecules?

Lipids

Minerals (correct)

Proteins

Carbohydrates

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Provide short-term energy. (correct)

Aid in cell signaling.

Catalyze chemical reactions.

Store genetic information.

Which of the following correctly describes lipids?

They store long-term energy. Signup and view all the answers

What is a monomer?

A molecule that can bond to form polymers. Signup and view all the answers

How many carbons are present in caffeine?

6 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a nucleic acid?

RNA Signup and view all the answers

What do proteins primarily consist of?

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason water is essential for living organisms?

It acts as a solvent. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the structure of a water molecule?

Bent shape with one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is formed due to the polarity of water molecules?

Hydrogen bonds Signup and view all the answers

How do hydrogen bonds affect the physical properties of water?

They increase its boiling point. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly defines cohesion in the context of water?

Force of attraction between like water molecules Signup and view all the answers

What charge does the oxygen atom carry in a water molecule?

Negative charge Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of water being a polar molecule?

It has high cohesion and adhesion properties. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes water from methane?

Water can form hydrogen bonds, methane cannot. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of carbohydrates in biological systems?

Energy, short-term energy storage, and structure Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction process is responsible for joining two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide?

Dehydration synthesis reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a hydrolysis reaction involving macromolecules?

Breaking down into monomers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of carbohydrate?

Triglycerides Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following monosaccharides is commonly found in milk?

Galactose Signup and view all the answers

What common feature do all monosaccharides share?

They are all polygons Signup and view all the answers

Which disaccharide is known as common table sugar?

Sucrose Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the adult population worldwide is intolerant to lactose?

68% Signup and view all the answers

What is the structural feature of DNA regarding its strands?

They are antiparallel. Signup and view all the answers

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Amino acids Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond forms between two amino acids?

Peptide bond Signup and view all the answers

What forms the backbone of a nucleic acid?

Alternating sugar groups and phosphate groups Signup and view all the answers

How many different amino acids are commonly used to make polypeptides?

20 Signup and view all the answers

Which functional groups link nucleotides together?

Covalent bonds between sugar and phosphate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the relationship between R-groups and polypeptide characteristics?

R-groups influence the characteristics of the polypeptide. Signup and view all the answers

What process links amino acids together to form peptide bonds?

Dehydration synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the strands of DNA?

One strand runs 3' to 5' and the other runs 5' to 3' Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of proteins in organisms?

Replication of DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the nitrogenous bases in DNA and RNA?

One base is different in RNA compared to DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is made from two specific polypeptide chains of different lengths?

Insulin Signup and view all the answers

What type of sugar is found in RNA?

Ribose Signup and view all the answers

Which nitrogenous base pairs with adenine in RNA?

Uracil Signup and view all the answers

What structural features allow DNA to store information?

The sequence of nitrogenous bases Signup and view all the answers

How are complementary base pairs held together in DNA?

Hydrogen bonds Signup and view all the answers

How many times sweeter is sucralose compared to sucrose?

What are polysaccharides primarily used for?

Energy storage and structure Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of lipids makes them better for long-term energy storage compared to carbohydrates?

Higher energy density per gram Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a role of lipids in the body?

Cell membranes Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of fatty acids composed of?

Carboxyl group attached to a long chain of carbons and hydrogens Signup and view all the answers

Why are lipids advantageous for energy storage in organisms?

They require less space than carbohydrates. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes polysaccharides?

Large molecules made from repeating monosaccharide units. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between lipids and carbohydrates in terms of energy access?

Lipids take longer to access energy compared to carbohydrates. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

1.1 - Water

Water is an inorganic molecule, tasteless, odorless, and essential to all life.
It's the most abundant molecule in cells, comprising 70% or more of a cell's mass.
A water molecule is bent, with two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom.
Oxygen pulls electrons more strongly, creating a partial negative charge on the oxygen atom and partial positive charges on the hydrogen atoms.
This polarity makes water a polar molecule.
Hydrogen bonds form between the partially negative oxygen of one water molecule and the partially positive hydrogen of another.
These hydrogen bonds are forces between water molecules, not within them.
Water's properties are due to its polarity and hydrogen bonding.

Structure of Water

Water molecule is formed by covalent bonds between oxygen and two hydrogen atoms.
The shape of water molecule is bent, forming an angle of 104.5 degrees.

Hydrogen Bonds

Water's polarity causes it to form hydrogen bonds.
Partial positive charges on hydrogens of one water molecule attract partial negative charges on oxygen atoms of other water molecules.
This force of attraction is called a hydrogen bond.

1.2 - Biological Macromolecules

Biological processes can be understood by examining the interaction of molecules.
Life on Earth is based on carbon-containing compounds.
Carbon atoms can make four covalent bonds with other atoms.
The versatile nature of carbon allows for a wide variety of complex molecules.
Four main classes of macromolecules (large biological molecules) essential to life: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

1.3 - Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are abundant in life and function for energy, structural support, and short-term energy storage.
Carbohydrates are categorized by length into monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.
Monosaccharides are the building blocks of carbohydrates and have similar structures.
Disaccharides are formed by linking two monosaccharides.
Oligosaccharides contain multiple monosaccharides linked together.
Polysaccharides contain many monosaccharides linked together, performing storage and structural roles.
The structure of carbohydrates influences their function in organisms.

1.4 - Lipids

Lipids are diverse group of compounds that are generally hydrophobic.
They are crucial for long-term energy storage, cell membranes, insulation, and signaling.
Lipids are more energy-dense than carbohydrates per gram.
They are hydrophobic because they are largely composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms, with relatively few oxygen atoms, creating nonpolar molecules.
Lipids are typically composed of fatty acids, a carboxyl group, and a hydrocarbon tail.
Fatty acids can be saturated (no double bonds), monounsaturated (one double bond), or polyunsaturated (more than one double bond).
Fats are composed primarily of fatty acids and glycerol joined by ester bonds; these are called triglycerides, frequently used for long-term energy storage in animals.

1.5 - Nucleic Acids

Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.
Two major types: DNA and RNA.
Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids.
Each nucleotide has three components: a pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA, ribose in RNA), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
The sequence of nitrogenous bases in a nucleic acid determines the genetic information.
DNA consists of two strands that run antiparallel; nitrogenous bases on opposite strands complement each other (forming base pairs) and hold the strands together with hydrogen bonds.
RNA is usually single-stranded.

1.6 - Proteins

Proteins are crucial for diverse functions (catalyzing reactions, signaling, transport, and structure).
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, connected by peptide bonds.
Twenty types of amino acids make up thousands of proteins.
The sequence of amino acids determines the shape and function of a protein.
Proteins have four levels of structure: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.
Primary structure is the linear sequence of amino acids.
Secondary structure involves local folding patterns (alpha helix and beta sheet) stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
Tertiary structure is the overall 3-dimensional folding pattern of a single polypeptide chain.
Quaternary structure arises when two or more polypeptide chains cluster together.

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This quiz covers the essential aspects of water, including its molecular structure, polar nature, and the significance of hydrogen bonding. Understand why water is vital for life and how its unique properties arise from its molecular characteristics. Test your knowledge on the fundamental role of water in biology.