Biochemistry Quiz on Lipids and Reactions
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Which type of lipid serves as a precursor for bile salts and steroid hormones?

  • Triglycerides
  • Cholesterol (correct)
  • Eicosanoids
  • Phospholipids
  • What is the primary function of triglycerides in the body?

  • Modifying responses to hormones and inflammation
  • Providing protection, insulation, and energy storage (correct)
  • Regulating metabolism and stress resistance
  • Forming the major component of cell membranes
  • Which lipid type is a major component of cell membranes?

  • Eicosanoids
  • Phospholipids (correct)
  • Fatty Acids
  • Steroids
  • What role do eicosanoids play in the body?

    <p>Modifying responses to hormones, blood clotting, and inflammation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid is important for the synthesis of visual pigments and functions as an antioxidant?

    <p>Carotenes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the role of energy in chemical reactions?

    <p>Exergonic reactions release energy, while endergonic reactions require an input of energy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do catalysts affect the activation energy of a chemical reaction?

    <p>Catalysts decrease the activation energy required for a reaction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In coupled reactions, what is the relationship between exergonic and endergonic reactions?

    <p>The energy released by the exergonic reaction powers the endergonic reaction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best illustrates a decomposition reaction?

    <p>A complex carbohydrate being broken down into simple sugars. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does temperature generally affect enzyme activity?

    <p>Enzyme activity typically increases with temperature to a point, then decreases beyond an optimal temperature. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary function of Vitamin K in the human body?

    <p>Synthesizing blood-clotting proteins. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are essential amino acids crucial for human health?

    <p>The human body cannot synthesize them in sufficient amounts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cysteine is considered a conditionally essential amino acid. Under what circumstances would Cysteine become essential?

    <p>When the body's need exceeds its ability to produce it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural components are common to all amino acids?

    <p>A central carbon atom, a hydrogen atom, an amino group, and an acid group. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'amino acid pool' refer to within the context of human physiology?

    <p>All available amino acids in body tissues and fluids for use by the body. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of triglycerides in the body?

    <p>Providing protection, insulation, and energy storage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fatty acid is known for potentially decreasing inflammation and is found in flax and olive oils?

    <p>Polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids is LEAST likely to result in which of the following health benefits?

    <p>Reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the meta-analysis provided, what is the approximate relative risk of death from heart disease for individuals consuming 2-4 servings of fish per week, compared to those consuming less than 1 serving per month?

    <p>0.77 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of human digestion, what is the primary role of cellulose (fiber)?

    <p>Aiding in the movement of food through the intestines. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of fatty acids within the body?

    <p>To be catabolized to generate ATP. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of phospholipids?

    <p>Structural Component of Cell Membranes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the study, what conclusion did the authors make about fish intake?

    <p>Fish intake is associated with a reduced risk of death from heart disease. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary function of proteins in the human body?

    <p>Generating energy through catabolic breakdown. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A scientist is studying a newly discovered molecule and finds it is composed of multiple amino acids linked together. If the molecule contains more than 10 amino acids, it would be BEST described as a:

    <p>Polypeptide. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein is primarily responsible for defending the body against foreign substances and pathogens?

    <p>Immunological proteins. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells, is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. What is the primary function of this type of protein?

    <p>Transport. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do RNA and DNA relate to protein production?

    <p>RNA guides protein formation, while DNA forms the genetic code. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what key aspect does RNA differ from DNA regarding its nitrogenous base composition?

    <p>RNA incorporates uracil in place of thymine. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the structure of RNA molecules differ from that of DNA molecules?

    <p>RNA consists of a single strand, whereas DNA forms a double helix. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of ATP resynthesis, how does cellular respiration contribute to maintaining energy levels in a cell?

    <p>By utilizing the breakdown of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins to generate ATP from ADP. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immediate result of the anaerobic phase of cellular respiration regarding ATP production?

    <p>Partial breakdown of glucose into pyruvic acid, yielding 2 ATP. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the aerobic phase of cellular respiration, which substrates are completely broken down, and what is the amount of ATP produced?

    <p>Glucose, lipids, and protein are broken down into $CO_2$ and $H_2O$, yielding 32 ATP. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Chemical Reactions

    Processes where bonds are formed or broken between reactants and products.

    Metabolism

    The sum of all chemical reactions in a living organism.

    Exergonic Reactions

    Reactions that release energy, often used to power other reactions.

    Endergonic Reactions

    Reactions that require an input of energy to proceed.

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    Synthesis Reactions

    Reactions where smaller molecules combine to form larger ones; also known as anabolism.

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    Cellulose

    A type of fiber in plant cell walls that aids in digestion.

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    Polysaccharides

    Complex carbohydrates, including starch and cellulose, made of long chains of sugar units.

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    Fatty Acids

    Building blocks of lipids, can be saturated or unsaturated, provide energy.

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    Triglycerides

    Main type of fat in the body, stored for energy, made from glycerol and fatty acids.

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    Phospholipids

    Major component of cell membranes, consisting of two fatty acids and a phosphate group.

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    Omega-3 Fatty Acids

    Polyunsaturated fatty acids with health benefits, found in fish and certain oils.

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    EPA and DHA

    Types of Omega-3 fatty acids beneficial for reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

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    Fish Consumption and Heart Disease

    Studies link regular fish intake to a decreased risk of death from heart disease.

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    Cholesterol

    Minor component of animal cell membranes; precursor for bile salts and hormones.

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    Eicosanoids

    Lipids that modify responses to hormones, influence inflammation and smooth muscle contraction.

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    Vitamin E

    Antioxidant that promotes wound healing and supports nervous system function.

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    Lipoproteins

    Molecules that transport triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood.

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    Essential Amino Acids

    Amino acids that must be obtained from diet as the body can't make enough.

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    Nonessential Amino Acids

    Amino acids that can be synthesized by the body as needed.

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    Amino Acid Pool

    Collection of amino acids in the body available for protein synthesis.

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    Protein Functions

    Proteins provide structure, regulate processes, and transport substances.

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    Peptide Bonds

    Chemical bonds linking amino acids in proteins.

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    Types of Proteins

    Structural, regulatory, immunological, contractile, transport, and catalytic functions.

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    Polypeptides

    Chains of amino acids that form proteins (10+ amino acids).

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    Nucleic Acids

    DNA and RNA molecules that store genetic information and guide protein synthesis.

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    RNA

    A nucleic acid that carries genetic code and helps in protein synthesis.

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    ATP

    Adenosine triphosphate, the main energy carrier in cells.

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    Cellular Respiration

    Process of breaking down carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins to produce ATP.

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    Anaerobic Respiration

    Energy production without oxygen, yields 2 ATP from glucose.

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    Aerobic Respiration

    Energy production with oxygen, yields up to 32 ATP.

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    Study Notes

    Chemical Reactions

    • Chemical reactions occur when new bonds form or old bonds break.
    • Reactants are the starting substances.
    • Products are the ending substances.
    • Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions in the body.

    Forms of Energy & Chemical Reactions

    • Energy is the capacity to do work.
    • Potential energy is stored energy.
    • Kinetic energy is energy in motion.
    • Chemical energy is stored in chemical bonds.
    • The law of conservation of energy states energy can be converted but not created or destroyed.

    Energy Transfer

    • Activation energy is the energy needed to start a reaction.
    • Activation energy is affected by temperature and concentration.
    • Energy absorbed to start a reaction; energy released as new bonds form

    Catalysts

    • Catalysts reduce the activation energy needed for a reaction.
    • A catalyst does not change the overall energy change of a reaction
    • Without catalyst, more activation energy is needed.

    Enzymes

    • Enzymes are biological catalysts.
    • Enzymes are proteins that speed up reactions.
    • The lock-and-key model describes how enzymes and substrates fit together.
    • The active site is the region of an enzyme where a substrate binds.
    • Enzyme-substrate complex is formed when enzyme and substrate bind together.
    • Enzymes catalyze reactions; substrates are transformed into products.
    • Enzymes are unchanged after the reaction, and can repeat the reaction.

    The Effect of Body Temperature on Enzyme Activity

    • Enzymes have an optimum temperature.
    • At higher temperatures, enzymes may denature.
    • The highest enzyme activity occurs at the body's normal temperature (37°C)

    Energy Transfer

    • Exergonic reactions release energy.
    • Endergonic reactions absorb energy.
    • Coupled reactions are exergonic and endergonic reactions working together.

    The Breakdown of Glucose

    • Cellular respiration is the controlled breakdown of glucose to release energy for use by our cells.
    • This process yields more ATP than the combustion of glucose.
    • Glucose is broken down into carbon dioxide and water in the process of cellular respiration.

    Coupled Reactions

    • Exergonic reactions provide energy to drive endergonic reactions.
    • The energy released during one reaction is used to power another reaction.

    Main Types of Chemical Reactions

    • Synthesis reactions (anabolism) combine smaller molecules to form larger ones to build molecules.
    • Decomposition reactions (catabolism) break larger molecules into smaller ones to break down molecules.
      • Example: water formation from hydrogen and oxygen

    Inorganic vs. Organic Compounds

    • Inorganic compounds typically lack carbon.
    • Water is a key inorganic compound.
    • Organic compounds always contain carbon.
    • Organic compounds frequently contain hydrogen and form covalent bonds

    Metabolism of Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats

    • Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats are used to make energy.
    • The body uses the same molecules for energy, but the breakdown pathways are different.

    Carbohydrates

    • Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
    • Carbohydrates include sugars, glycogen, starches and cellulose.
    • Carbohydrates are a significant source of energy.
    • About 2-3% of the body's total mass is comprised of carbohydrates.

    Major Carbohydrate Groups

    • Monosaccharides are simple sugars (e.g., glucose, fructose, galactose)
    • Disaccharides are formed from two monosaccharides (e.g., sucrose, lactose, maltose)
    • Polysaccharides are large molecules formed from many monosaccharides (e.g., glycogen, starch, cellulose)

    Monosaccharides

    • Deoxyribose and Ribose are 5 carbon sugars.
    • Glucose, fructose, and galactose are 6 carbon sugars.

    Disaccharides

    • Lactose (glucose + galactose)
    • Sucrose (glucose + fructose)
    • Maltose (glucose + glucose)

    Polysaccharides

    • Glycogen (storage form in animals)
    • Starch (storage form in plants)
    • Cellulose (structural component in plants)

    Types of Lipids in the Body

    • Fatty acids are used to make triglycerides and phospholipids, or to make ATP.
    • Triglycerides are fats and oils used for protection and energy storage.
    • Phospholipids are major lipid components of cell membranes.

    Fatty Acids

    • Fatty acids are categorized as saturated or unsaturated.
    • Saturated fatty acids lack carbon-carbon double bonds.
    • Oleic acid is an example of a monounsaturated fatty acid, which contain one carbon-carbon double bond.
    • Linoleic acid is an example of a polyunsaturated fatty acid, containing multiple carbon-carbon double bonds.

    Omega-3 Fatty Acids

    • Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated.
    • They include EPA, DHA, and ALA.
    • Sources include flaxseed, canola, and olive oils, as well as seafood, nuts, and certain other foods

    Amino Acids

    • Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
    • Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be consumed.
    • Nonessential amino acids can be synthesized by the body.
    • The table of essential and nonessential amino acids is based on recommendations from the Food and Nutrition Board of the US Institute of Medicine.

    Amino Acid Pool

    • Includes all amino acids in body tissues and fluids available for use.
    • Body proteins are continuously being synthesized and broken down.

    Proteins

    • Proteins give structure to the body, regulating processes, and providing protection.
    • Proteins assist in muscle contraction; transporting substances, and serve as enzymes.

    Protein Structure

    • Peptide bonds link amino acids.
    • Dipeptides are two amino acids linked together.
    • Polypeptides are many amino acids linked together.
    • Proteins are made from one or many polypeptide chains folded into 3-dimensional shapes.

    Functions of Proteins

    • Types of proteins, including structural, regulatory, contractile, immunological, and transport proteins.
    • Functions like forming body structures (e.g., collagen); regulating processes (e.g., hormones); and assisting movement.
    • Proteins are also crucial for immunity.
    • Proteins carry oxygen in the blood

    Nitrogen Balance

    • Nitrogen balance accounts for nitrogen intake and output comparing the amounts.
    • Nitrogen Balance is the difference between nitrogen intake & nitrogen output.
    • A healthy person's nitrogen intake and output are balanced, with no net gain or loss of protein.
    • People with higher protein needs, such as athletes, pregnant people, and recovering patients, may experience a positive nitrogen balance.

    Nucleic Acids

    • DNA forms the genetic code, regulating cell activities.
    • RNA guides protein formation.

    Components of a Nucleotide

    • Nucleotides are composed of a nitrogenous base, a pentose sugar, and one or more phosphate groups.
    • The nitrogenous bases are either purines (adenine and guanine) or pyrimidines (cytosine, thymine, and uracil).
    • Deoxyribose and ribose are the pentose sugars of a nucleotide.
    • The phosphate group is the remaining portion of a nucleotide.

    DNA

    • DNA structure is a double helix
    • DNA is made up of four different bases (adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine)
    • The bases pair specifically with each other through hydrogen bonding to form the steps of the double helix.
    • The base uracil is found in RNA, but not in DNA.

    DNA vs. RNA

    • DNA and RNA have different structures and functions.
    • Differences in their sugar portions, the presence of thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA, as well as the number of strands.
    • DNA makes up genes that are encoded from nucleotide sequences.

    Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

    • ATP is the principal energy-storing molecule, providing energy for a multitude of processes.
    • ATP releases energy when one phosphate group is removed, forming ADP.
    • The energy released by ATP is used by cells for a variety of cellular processes.

    How Does the Cell Initially and Rapidly Resynthesize ATP?

    • The cell's most rapid means to synthesize ATP are the phosphocreatine (PCr) reaction using the enzyme creatine kinase (CK).
    • Cr + ATP → PCr + ADP + H+.
    • This reaction is crucial for short-term, high-intensity activities as it rapidly regenerates ATP.

    Other Ways the Cell Resynthesizes ATP

    - Cellular respiration is how carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are broken down for energy to produce ATP.
    - Two phases of cellular respiration occur:
    
    • Anaerobic; uses glucose without oxygen providing 2 ATP.
    • Aerobic; requires oxygen for glucose breakdown into CO2 and H2O, yielding 32 ATP.

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