10 Questions
What type of reaction is used to assemble biological macromolecules?
Dehydration synthesis
Which type of fatty acids are solid at room temperature?
Saturated fatty acids
What characteristic makes phospholipids amphipathic?
Having a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails
Which lipid molecule consists of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol?
Triglycerides
How are proteins typically assembled?
By dehydration synthesis reactions
What is the primary structure of a protein defined as?
The sequence of amino acids
In the secondary structure of a protein, what type of bonding leads to either beta pleated sheets or alpha helices?
Hydrogen bonding
What is the main factor that influences the tertiary structure of a protein?
Interactions between R-groups
Which statement best describes the quaternary structure of a protein?
It involves interactions between R-groups on different polypeptides
What feature characterizes the phospholipid bilayer in cell membranes?
It creates a hydrophobic barrier that restricts diffusion across the membrane
Learn about the concept of biological macromolecules which are formed by assembling monomers using dehydration synthesis and disassembled using hydrolysis. Explore the characteristics of lipids as hydrophobic molecules, including triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids.
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