Biology Chapter: Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids
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Biology Chapter: Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids

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Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?

  • Regulation of blood glucose
  • Sparing proteins for energy usage
  • Providing energy
  • Production of hormones (correct)

    • Disaccharides are formed by combining three monosaccharides.

    False

    What is the general formula for polysaccharides composed of glucose monomers?

    (C6H10O5)n

    The simplest form of carbohydrates is known as a ________.

    <p>monosaccharide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following carbohydrates with their corresponding type:

    <p>Glucose = Monosaccharide Sucrose = Disaccharide Starch = Polysaccharide Lactose = Disaccharide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs when two monosaccharide units combine to form a disaccharide?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cellulose is primarily used as an energy source in humans.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify one common name for a disaccharide formed from glucose and fructose.

    <p>Sucrose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nitrogenous bases are found in RNA?

    <p>A, G, C, U</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Purines contain one ring structure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lipids?

    <p>Energy storage, chemical messaging, and membrane formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sugar present in DNA is called ______.

    <p>deoxyribose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of fatty acids with their characteristics:

    <p>Saturated Fatty Acids = Only single bonds in hydrocarbon chain Unsaturated Fatty Acids = At least one double bond in hydrocarbon chain Essential Fatty Acids = Cannot be synthesized by the body Nonessential Fatty Acids = Can be synthesized by the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DNA primarily do?

    <p>Store genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both DNA and RNA are double helix structures.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a function of cholesterol in the body.

    <p>Formation of cell membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of lipid is formed by the esterification of fatty acids with glycerol?

    <p>Triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Waxes are classified as simple lipids and are composed of high molecular weight monohydroxy alcohols.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a characteristic of compound lipids.

    <p>They possess additional groups and are esters of fatty acids with alcohol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ___ are derived lipids that do not contain fatty acids and are non-saponifiable.

    <p>Steroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid is amphipathic in nature?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of lipids with their characteristics:

    <p>Triglycerides = Solid fat at room temperature Phosphoglycerides = Found in membranes Carotenoids = Colored red or yellow Glycolipids = Contain carbohydrates with no phosphoric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phosphoglycerides contain nitrogenous bases as one of their components.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are derived lipids?

    <p>Substances derived from simple and compound lipids through hydrolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of amino acids cannot be synthesized in the human body?

    <p>Essential amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Secondary structure refers to the sequence of amino acids in a protein.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during protein denaturation?

    <p>Disruption of the protein's molecular shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary structure of a protein is formed by the linkage of amino acids through __________ bonds.

    <p>peptide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following protein structures with their descriptions:

    <p>Primary structure = Sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds Secondary structure = Regular pattern orientations like alpha helix and beta pleated sheet Tertiary structure = Three-dimensional conformation of a protein Quaternary structure = Interaction of multiple polypeptide chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is NOT an essential amino acid?

    <p>Alanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hydrolysis of proteins involves the formation of peptide bonds.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of nucleotides?

    <p>Building blocks of nucleic acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Carbohydrates

    • Carbohydrates are not primarily used for structural support.

    • Disaccharides are formed by combining two monosaccharides.

    • The general formula for polysaccharides composed of glucose monomers is (C6H10O5)n.

    • The simplest form of carbohydrates is known as a monosaccharide.

    • Monosaccharide examples include:

      • Glucose
      • Fructose
      • Galactose

    • Disaccharide examples include:

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

    • Polysaccharide examples include:

      • Starch
      • Glycogen
      • Cellulose

    • The process where two monosaccharide units combine to form a disaccharide is called dehydration synthesis.

    • Cellulose is primarily used for structural support in plants, not as an energy source in humans.

    • A common name for a disaccharide formed from glucose and fructose is sucrose.

    Nucleic Acids

    • The nitrogenous bases found in RNA are adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.

    • Purines contain two ring structures.

    Lipids

    • The main function of lipids is energy storage.

    • The sugar present in DNA is called deoxyribose.

    • Saturated fatty acids:

      • Have no double bonds
      • Are solid at room temperature
      • Examples: Palmitic acid, Stearic acid

    • Unsaturated fatty acids:

      • Have one or more double bonds
      • Are liquid at room temperature
      • Examples: Oleic acid, Linoleic acid

    • DNA primarily functions to store and transmit genetic information.

    • Both DNA and RNA are not double helix structures. RNA is a single-stranded helix.

    • A function of cholesterol in the body is to regulate membrane fluidity.

    • The type of lipid formed by the esterification of fatty acids with glycerol is triglycerides.

    • Waxes are classified as simple lipids and are composed of high molecular weight monohydroxy alcohols and long-chain fatty acids.

    • A characteristic of compound lipids is that they contain additional components, such as phosphate, nitrogenous bases, or carbohydrates, in addition to fatty acids and glycerol.

    • Steroids are derived lipids that do not contain fatty acids and are non-saponifiable.

    • Phospholipids are amphipathic in nature.

    • Phospholipid characteristics include:

      • They form the structural basis of cell membranes.
      • They are composed of a glycerol backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group.
      • They are amphipathic.

    • Sphingolipids characteristics include:

      • They are important components of cell membranes.
      • They contain a sphingosine backbone instead of glycerol.
      • Examples: Cerebrosides, gangliosides.

    • Derived lipids are lipids derived from other lipids.

    • Essential amino acids are amino acids that cannot be synthesized in the human body and must be obtained from the diet.

    • Secondary structure refers to the three-dimensional shape of a protein, which is determined by hydrogen bonding between amino acid residues.

    • Protein denaturation involves the disruption of the secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of a protein, leading to a loss of its function.

    • The primary structure of a protein is formed by the linkage of amino acids through peptide bonds.

    • Primary structure: The linear sequence of amino acids in a protein.

      • Example: The amino acid sequence of insulin is known.

    • Secondary structure: The local folding of the polypeptide chain into alpha-helices and beta-sheets.

      • Example: The alpha-helix in keratin, a protein found in hair and nails.

    • Tertiary structure: The overall three-dimensional shape of a protein.

      • Example: The globular shape of hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen in the blood.

    • Quaternary structure: The arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains (subunits) in a protein.

      • Example: The four subunits of hemoglobin, each containing a heme group that can bind to oxygen.

    • Alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamine, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, and valine are the twenty standard amino acids.

    • The primary function of nucleotides is to carry genetic information, act as coenzymes, and participate in energy transfer.

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