Biochemistry of Fatty Acids and Nucleic Acids
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What is the composition of a triglyceride?

  • 1 glycerol and 2 fatty acids
  • 1 fatty acid and 1 glycerol linked by ester bonds
  • 4 fatty acids attached to glycerol
  • 3 fatty acids linked to glycerol (correct)

    • Which statement accurately describes saturated fatty acids?

  • They are mainly found in plant oils.
  • They contain one or more double bonds between carbon atoms.
  • All carbon-carbon bonds in their chains are single bonds. (correct)
  • They are typically liquid at room temperature.

    • What distinguishes unsaturated fatty acids from saturated fatty acids?

  • Unsaturated fatty acids are always solid at room temperature.
  • Unsaturated fatty acids have 1 or more double bonds in their chains. (correct)
  • Unsaturated fatty acids have longer hydrocarbon chains.
  • Unsaturated fatty acids have no double bonds.

    • How do triglyceride molecules behave when placed in water?

    <p>They clump together and remain non-polar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the fatty acids in a triglyceride?

    <p>They can differ markedly from one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of a nucleotide?

    <p>Pentose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sugars is found in RNA but not in DNA?

    <p>Ribose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do nucleotides link together in nucleic acids?

    <p>By phosphodiester linkages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a nucleotide from a nucleoside?

    <p>Presence of a phosphate group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction do nucleic acids grow during polymerization?

    <p>5'-to-3'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly pairs a component of a nucleotide with its identity?

    <p>Phosphate group - essential for linkage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes RNA compared to DNA at a structural level?

    <p>Has ribose instead of deoxyribose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of nucleotides is involved in forming the structural backbone of a nucleic acid strand?

    <p>Phosphate group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sugar is found in RNA?

    <p>Ribose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which base is present in RNA but not in DNA?

    <p>Uracil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structural difference between starch and cellulose?

    <p>Starch is a branched polymer, cellulose is a linear polymer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component holds the two strands of DNA together?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a purine from a pyrimidine in genetic material?

    <p>Purines include adenine and guanine, while pyrimidines include cytosine and uracil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do carbohydrates and fats differ in their energy storage capabilities?

    <p>Fats provide more energy than carbohydrates, particularly during depletion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molecule is ribose classified as?

    <p>Pentose sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural characteristic do all living things share regarding their chemical components?

    <p>They are composed of the same essential elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of structural proteins?

    <p>Provide physical stability and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes membrane transporters?

    <p>They regulate the passage of substances across cellular membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein determines the rate of gene expression?

    <p>Gene regulatory proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of fibrous proteins?

    <p>They are covered in non-polar amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of hemoglobin in the body?

    <p>Transport oxygen throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the basic building blocks of proteins?

    <p>Amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do signaling proteins play in the body?

    <p>Control physiological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the polypeptide molecules in proteins primarily composed of?

    <p>Amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a protein's tertiary structure?

    <p>The final folded shape driven by hydrophobic interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of protein structure is characterized by hydrogen bonds across multiple chains?

    <p>Secondary structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about quaternary structure in proteins?

    <p>It refers to multiple polypeptide chains associating to form a functional protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that drives the final folding of a protein?

    <p>Hydrophobic interactions among side groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the quaternary structure from the tertiary structure of proteins?

    <p>Quaternary structure involves multiple polypeptide chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model best explains the role of side groups in protein folding?

    <p>The nature of side groups determines the protein's folded shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when proteins are denatured?

    <p>They maintain their primary structure but lose tertiary and quaternary forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of a β-pleated sheet structure?

    <p>It forms from hydrogen bonds between two separate chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fatty Acids and Glycerol

    • Triacylglycerol (triglyceride) consists of three fatty acids linked to glycerol via ester linkages formed through dehydration synthesis.
    • Fatty acids in a triglyceride can vary and are often not identical.
    • Triglycerides are non-polar and insoluble in water, leading them to clump together when placed in aqueous environments.

    Types of Fatty Acids

    • Saturated fatty acids have all single bonds between carbon atoms in their hydrocarbon chains, fully saturated with hydrogen atoms.
    • Unsaturated fatty acids contain one or more double bonds in their hydrocarbon chains.
    • Animal triglycerides typically consist of long-chain saturated fatty acids, remaining solid at room temperature.
    • Plant and fish oils usually contain short-chain unsaturated fatty acids, remaining liquid at room temperature.

    Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)

    • Nucleic acids are polymers essential for the storage, transmission, and usage of genetic information; two types exist: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
    • Nucleotides, the monomers of nucleic acids, comprise a pentose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen-containing base.

    Nucleotides vs Nucleosides

    • Nucleotides consist of three components (pentose sugar, phosphate group, nitrogen base) while nucleosides have only two (pentose sugar and nitrogen base).
    • RNA contains ribose while DNA contains deoxyribose.
    • Nucleotides are linked through phosphodiester linkages connecting carbon 3' in one sugar to carbon 5' in another, and nucleic acids grow in the 5' to 3' direction.

    Differences Between DNA and RNA

    • DNA bases: Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine; RNA bases: Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Uracil.
    • DNA contains deoxyribose; RNA contains ribose.
    • DNA is double-stranded, while RNA is single-stranded.
    • DNA allows base-pairing, unlike RNA.

    Protein Structure and Function

    • Proteins are complex molecules composed of chains of amino acids, vital for the structure, function, and regulation of body tissues.
    • Proteins serve various functions, including enzyme catalysis, structural support, signaling, and transport within organisms.

    Levels of Protein Structure

    • Primary structure: linear sequence of amino acids.
    • Secondary structure: coiling and folding of polypeptide chains into alpha-helices or beta-pleated sheets due to hydrogen bonding.
    • Tertiary structure: overall 3D shape resulting from interactions among side groups; hydrophobic interactions are key in folding.
    • Quaternary structure: formation of a functional protein from two or more polypeptide chains; subunits can vary in type and arrangement (e.g., hemoglobin).

    Energy and Nutritional Roles

    • Fats provide more energy compared to carbohydrates and can serve as energy sources when carbohydrates are unavailable.
    • Starch (a branched polymer) is digestible, while cellulose (a linear polymer) is not due to its structural differences.

    Summary of Chemical Basis of Life

    • All elements consist of unique atoms; only a few are essential for life.
    • Chemical compounds formed through atomic bonding are uniform across all living organisms.

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