Biological Macromolecules and Reactions
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What is the primary structure of a protein?

  • Combination of multiple polypeptide chains
  • Linear sequence of amino acids (correct)
  • Three-dimensional shape due to R group interactions
  • Folding into alpha-helices and beta-sheets

Which type of nucleic acid is involved in translating genetic information into proteins?

  • tRNA
  • DNA
  • mRNA (correct)
  • rRNA

What process is essential for forming proteins from amino acids?

  • Hydrolysis
  • Molecular fission
  • Dehydration synthesis (correct)
  • Protein denaturation

What role does an enzyme play in biological systems?

<p>Acts as a catalyst for chemical reactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main outcome of hydrolysis in biological systems?

<p>Breakdown of polymers into monomers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are monomers?

<p>Single small molecules that can join to form polymers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process is responsible for linking monomers together?

<p>Dehydration Synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide?

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

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

<p>Energy storage and structural support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structural formula of carbohydrates represented by?

<p>(CH2O)n (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are disaccharides formed?

<p>By dehydration synthesis of two monosaccharides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipid is primarily involved in energy storage?

<p>Fats (Triglycerides) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of saturated fats?

<p>Solid at room temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of phospholipids in biological systems?

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Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for carrying genetic information?

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

What do enzymes do in biological systems?

<p>Facilitate biochemical reactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about unsaturated fats is true?

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What type of nucleic acid is involved in protein synthesis?

<p>Both B and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do transport proteins play in the body?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

<p>Storing genetic information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component do all nucleotides contain?

<p>A sugar molecule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which macromolecule serves as a major source of energy for cells?

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

What is the structural difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

<p>Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common example of a polysaccharide?

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

Which macromolecule is formed by long chains of amino acids?

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

What type of bond links monosaccharides together to form disaccharides?

<p>Glycosidic bond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of triglycerides in the body?

<p>Energy storage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes phospholipids?

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Which component is NOT found in an amino acid structure?

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Flashcards

What are monomers?

Small units that combine to form larger molecules called polymers.

What are polymers?

Large molecules made of repeating monomers linked together.

What is dehydration synthesis?

A process that joins monomers together by removing a water molecule.

What is hydrolysis?

A process that breaks down polymers into monomers by adding a water molecule.

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What are carbohydrates?

Organic molecules that are the primary source of energy in living organisms.

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What are monosaccharides?

The simplest form of carbohydrates, they provide quick energy.

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What are disaccharides?

Two monosaccharide units joined together by dehydration synthesis.

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What are polysaccharides?

Long chains of monosaccharides used for energy storage and structural support.

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What are phospholipids?

A type of lipid composed of a glycerol backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group. They are major components of cell membranes.

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What are steroids?

A group of lipids characterized by a structure of four fused rings. They serve as building blocks for hormones.

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What are proteins?

Large complex molecules composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What are enzymes?

Proteins that act as catalysts in biochemical reactions, speeding up the rate of reaction without being consumed.

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What are structural proteins?

Proteins that provide support and structure to tissues and organs, like collagen in tendons.

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What are defensive proteins?

Proteins that protect the body from disease by recognizing and binding to foreign invaders.

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What are transport proteins?

Proteins that carry substances throughout the body, such as hemoglobin carrying oxygen in the blood.

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What are nucleic acids?

Large molecules composed of nucleotides that store and transfer genetic information. They are the basis for DNA and RNA.

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Primary protein structure

The linear sequence of amino acids in a protein.

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Secondary protein structure

The folding of a polypeptide chain into alpha-helices and beta-sheets, due to hydrogen bonding between backbone atoms.

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Tertiary protein structure

The three-dimensional shape of a protein, resulting from interactions between R groups of amino acids.

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Quaternary protein structure

The assembly of multiple polypeptide chains into a functional protein.

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Hydrolysis

The process of breaking down polymers into monomers by adding a water molecule.

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What are macromolecules?

Large, complex molecules that are essential for various biological functions in living organisms.

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What are fatty acids?

The building blocks of lipids. They can be saturated (no double bonds, solid at room temperature, found in animal fats) or unsaturated (one or more double bonds, liquid at room temperature, found in vegetable oils).

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What are triglycerides?

Consist of one glycerol molecule attached to three fatty acids. They are the primary form of stored energy in animals and play a crucial role in metabolism.

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Study Notes

Monomers, Polymers, and Biological Macromolecules

  • Biological molecules are fundamental to life processes

  • Monomers are small molecules that join to form larger molecules called polymers

  • Polymers are chains of monomers linked together

  • Examples of monomers include glucose, amino acids, and nucleotides

  • Examples of polymers include starch, proteins, and DNA

Formation Processes

  • Dehydration synthesis: Monomers join by removing a water molecule

  • Hydrolysis: Polymers break down into monomers by adding a water molecule

Carbohydrates

  • Formula (CHâ‚‚O)n: Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio

  • Involved in energy storage and structural support

  • Types:

    • Monosaccharides (simple sugars): Glucose, fructose, galactose
    • Disaccharides (double sugars): Lactose, maltose, sucrose
    • Polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates): Starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin

Lipids

  • Hydrophobic molecules composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen

  • Roles: Energy storage, insulation, cell membrane formation

  • Types:

    • Fats (triglycerides): Glycerol backbone and three fatty acids
      • Saturated fats: Solid at room temperature, can contribute to heart disease
      • Unsaturated fats: Liquid at room temperature, generally healthier
    • Phospholipids: Major component of cell membranes
    • Steroids: Composed of four fused rings, serve as hormones building blocks

Proteins

  • Composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds

  • Diverse functions: Enzymes, structural proteins, defensive proteins, transport proteins, signal proteins, storage proteins

  • Structure: Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures, determined by the sequence of amino acids

Nucleic Acids

  • Composed of nucleotides (phosphate group, sugar, and nitrogenous base)

  • Types:

    • DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid): Stores genetic information
    • RNA (ribonucleic acid): Translates genetic information

  • Essential for genetic information storage and transfer

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Explore the world of biological molecules, including the formation and breakdown of monomers and polymers. Understand carbohydrates, lipids, and their roles in life processes. This quiz will test your knowledge of their structures and functions.

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