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This graphic shows two amino acids being transformed by a dehydration synthesis reaction to form a covalent peptide bond plus 1 water molecule(s).
Match the amino acid to its unique properties.
methionine = is the first amino acid in any newly-made protein glycine = Smallest -R group tryptophan = Largest -R group
Match the amino acid to its unique properties.
tyrosine = carries iodine to the thyriod where it is made into thyriod hormone cysteine = forms disulfide bonds
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Below are some fatty acids commonly found in foods. Classify each fatty acid as saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated.
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Below are some fatty acids commonly found in foods. Classify each fatty acid as saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated.
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Coconut oil is about 48% lauric acid, 16% myristic acid, and 10% palmitic acid. All of these acids are 1_____. and therefore we expect that coconut oil will be a 2_____. at room temperature.
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Butterfat is about 31% palmitic acid. Therefore, butter is high in 1____. fat. Butterfat is about 24% oleic acid. Oleic acid is a 2____.fat.
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Oleic acid is a 1_____.fatty acid.
Palmitic acid is a 2____. fatty acid.
Linoleic acid is a 3____.fatty acid.
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Refer to the diagrams of fatty acids in foods in question 1.
Which fatty acid has the highest degree of unsaturation?
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Which of the fatty acids are saturated?
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This reaction scheme shows an example of glycerol and three fatty acids being transformed by a 1____. reaction which results in the creation of a triglyceride and 2_____. water molecules.
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The formula for N-acetylglucosamine is C8H15NO6. The formula for N-acetylgalactosamine is C8H15NO6. Therefore, N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetylgalactosamine are ______.of each other.
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All the hexoses (L to R: fructose, galactose, glucose) have the formula C6H12O6. Therefore, the hexoses are _______ of each other.
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Classify these monosaccharides as pentoses (five carbon sugars) or hexoses (six carbon sugars).
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Classify these monosaccharides as pentoses (five carbon sugars) or hexoses (six carbon sugars).
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Match the monosaccharide with its unique properties.
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Match the monosaccharide with its unique properties.
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