Questions and Answers
What is the alcohol functional group?
O-H
What is the structure of the carboxyl acid functional group?
O || C-O-H
What is the structure of the aldehyde functional group?
O || C
What is the thiol functional group?
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What is the structure of the amine functional group?
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What is the structure of the organic phosphate functional group?
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Which polymers are composed of amino acids?
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Which of the following is not attached to the central carbon atom in an amino acid?
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Which part of an amino acid is always acidic?
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Which monomers make up RNA?
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Which of the following statements about the formation of polypeptides from amino acids is true?
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Enzymes in the digestive tract catalyze hydrolysis reactions.
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Glycogen is _____
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Glucose + glucose —> _____ by _____.
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Which of these is a source of lactose?
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Which of these is a polysaccharide?
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_____ is the most abundant organic compound on Earth.
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Which molecule is not a carbohydrate?
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Which of the following statements about monosaccharide structure is true?
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Peptidoglycan is a polysaccharide found only in bacteria.
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Which complex carbohydrate contains only a-1,4-glycosidic linkages?
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Which of the following complex carbohydrates is listed with its correct function?
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Which polysaccharide contains a modified monosaccharide?
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Which of these is NOT a lipid?
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Which of these is rich in unsaturated fats?
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What is one function of cholesterol that does not harm health?
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Study Notes
Functional Groups
- Alcohol: Characterized by the hydroxyl group (O-H).
- Carboxyl Acid: Composed of carbonyl (C=O) and hydroxyl (C-O-H) functional groups.
- Aldehyde: Identified by the carbonyl group (C=O) situated at the end of the molecule.
- Thiol: Contains a sulfhydryl group (S-H).
- Amine: Features a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms (N-H₂).
- Organic Phosphate: Comprised of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, with one double-bonded (O=P-O₃).
Amino Acids and Proteins
- Proteins are polymers made up of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
- An amino acid lacks an oxygen atom attached to its central carbon atom.
- The carboxyl functional group is always acidic in amino acids.
Nucleic Acids
- RNA is made up of monomers called nucleotides.
Polypeptides Formation
- Peptide bonds form between the carboxyl functional group of one amino acid and the amino functional group of another during protein synthesis.
- Enzymes in the digestive tract facilitate hydrolysis reactions.
Carbohydrates
- Glycogen: A polysaccharide found in animals that serves as energy storage.
- Lactose: Sourced from milk.
- Cellulose: The most abundant organic compound on Earth, a structural polysaccharide in plant cell walls.
- Monosaccharides can be classified based on the arrangement of their atoms.
Complex Carbohydrates
- Amylose: Contains only α-1,4-glycosidic linkages, a component of starch.
- Cellulose: Serves as a structural component in plant cell walls.
- Peptidoglycan: Contains modified monosaccharides, found in bacterial cell walls.
Lipids
- Not a Lipid: RNA is not classified as a lipid.
- Unsaturated Fats: Olive oil is rich in unsaturated fats, beneficial for health.
- Cholesterol serves various roles including structuring animal cell membranes and aiding calcium metabolism, without necessarily causing harm.
True/False Statements
- Peptidoglycan exists only in bacteria.
- Enzymatic reactions in digestion involve hydrolysis reactions.
Carbohydrate Composition
- Distinction between carbohydrates involves recognizing polysaccharides like starch, cellulose, glycogen, and their respective roles and structures.
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Description
This quiz assesses your understanding of essential functional groups in biochemistry, including alcohols, carboxylic acids, and amino acids. It also covers the formation of peptides and the structure of proteins and nucleic acids. Test your knowledge on these fundamental concepts in biological molecules.
