Biochemistry of Macromolecules Chapter 2

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What is the primary monomer unit of carbohydrates?

Nucleotide

Monosaccharide (correct)

Amino acid

Fatty acid

What kind of bond holds glucose molecules together in starch?

Hydrogen bond

Ester bond

Peptide bond

Glycosidic bond (correct)

Which of the following statements accurately describes lipids?

They are primarily responsible for storing genetic information

They include fats, oils, and waxes (correct)

They are polymers made entirely of amino acids

They consist of C, H, O in a 1:2:1 ratio

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

Nucleotide Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes involves the addition of water to break down a polymer into a monomer?

Hydrolysis Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond holds amino acids together in a protein?

Peptide bond Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicators would be used to test for the presence of polysaccharides?

Iodine solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of proteins in the body?

Regulate cell processes and form structures Signup and view all the answers

Explain the process of polymerization in terms of macromolecule formation.

Polymerization is the process of creating large compounds from smaller units called monomers, resulting in macromolecules. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the significance of dehydration synthesis in carbohydrate formation.

Dehydration synthesis combines monosaccharides by removing a water molecule to form disaccharides and polysaccharides. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main functions of lipids in biological systems?

Lipids primarily serve as energy storage molecules and play roles in cell membrane structure. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the structural components of nucleotides and their function.

Nucleotides consist of a sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base, and they store genetic information. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how hydrolysis differs from dehydration synthesis.

Hydrolysis involves adding a water molecule to break down polymers into monomers, while dehydration synthesis removes water to bond monomers. Signup and view all the answers

What role do peptide bonds play in protein structure?

Peptide bonds link amino acids together to form polypeptide chains, which then fold into functional proteins. Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the importance of glycosidic bonds in carbohydrates.

Glycosidic bonds connect monosaccharides, forming larger carbohydrates like disaccharides and polysaccharides. Signup and view all the answers

How do the properties of proteins relate to their amino acid composition?

The properties of proteins are determined by the sequence and type of amino acids, affecting their structure and function. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Biochemistry of Macromolecules

Macromolecules are large compounds predominantly found in living cells.
Polymerization refers to the process of creating large compounds from smaller units known as monomers.
Monomers are individual building blocks, while polymers refer to the large units formed from these blocks.

Types of Macromolecules

Carbohydrates
- Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (C, H2, O).
- Main energy source for organisms.
- Monomer: monosaccharide, examples include glucose and fructose (C6H12O6).
- Polymer: polysaccharide, such as starch.
- Indicators for testing:
  - Benedict's solution indicates the presence of monosaccharides.
  - Iodine solution indicates the presence of polysaccharides.
- Glycosidic bonds link glucose molecules together.
- Disaccharide example: maltose (C12H22O11) formed from two glucose units through dehydration synthesis, where H+ and OH- combine to lose water.
- Polysaccharides include starch, glycogen (animal starch stored in liver), and cellulose (plant starch).
- Hydrolysis is the process of breaking down polysaccharides into monosaccharides by adding water.
Lipids
- Comprised of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, without a fixed monomer ratio.
- Includes fats (triglycerides), oils, and waxes, serving mainly to store energy.
- Ester bonds hold lipids together.
- Monomer: 3 fatty acids combined with glycerol, forming lipids.
- Brown paper is used as an indicator for lipids.
Nucleic Acids
- Elements include carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus (C, H, O, N, P).
- Function to store genetic information essential for protein synthesis.
- Types include DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
- DNA bases: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), guanine (G).
- RNA bases: adenine (A), uracil (U), cytosine (C), guanine (G).
- Monomer: nucleotide, forms nucleic acids through hydrogen bonds that hold the nucleotide chains together.
Proteins
- Composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen (C, H, O, N).
- Key roles include controlling reaction rates, regulating cell processes, forming bones and muscles, and transporting materials (e.g., skin, hair, and nails).
- Monomer: amino acid.
- Polymers can be dipeptides or polypeptides, resulting from amino acids linked by peptide bonds, creating chains that twist and fold into functional proteins.
- Biuret reagent serves as an indicator for proteins.

Biochemistry of Macromolecules

Macromolecules are large compounds predominantly found in living cells.
Polymerization refers to the process of creating large compounds from smaller units known as monomers.
Monomers are individual building blocks, while polymers refer to the large units formed from these blocks.

Types of Macromolecules

Carbohydrates
- Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (C, H2, O).
- Main energy source for organisms.
- Monomer: monosaccharide, examples include glucose and fructose (C6H12O6).
- Polymer: polysaccharide, such as starch.
- Indicators for testing:
  - Benedict's solution indicates the presence of monosaccharides.
  - Iodine solution indicates the presence of polysaccharides.
- Glycosidic bonds link glucose molecules together.
- Disaccharide example: maltose (C12H22O11) formed from two glucose units through dehydration synthesis, where H+ and OH- combine to lose water.
- Polysaccharides include starch, glycogen (animal starch stored in liver), and cellulose (plant starch).
- Hydrolysis is the process of breaking down polysaccharides into monosaccharides by adding water.
Lipids
- Comprised of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, without a fixed monomer ratio.
- Includes fats (triglycerides), oils, and waxes, serving mainly to store energy.
- Ester bonds hold lipids together.
- Monomer: 3 fatty acids combined with glycerol, forming lipids.
- Brown paper is used as an indicator for lipids.
Nucleic Acids
- Elements include carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus (C, H, O, N, P).
- Function to store genetic information essential for protein synthesis.
- Types include DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
- DNA bases: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), guanine (G).
- RNA bases: adenine (A), uracil (U), cytosine (C), guanine (G).
- Monomer: nucleotide, forms nucleic acids through hydrogen bonds that hold the nucleotide chains together.
Proteins
- Composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen (C, H, O, N).
- Key roles include controlling reaction rates, regulating cell processes, forming bones and muscles, and transporting materials (e.g., skin, hair, and nails).
- Monomer: amino acid.
- Polymers can be dipeptides or polypeptides, resulting from amino acids linked by peptide bonds, creating chains that twist and fold into functional proteins.
- Biuret reagent serves as an indicator for proteins.

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