Biology Chapter on Lipids and Nucleotides

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What is the primary function of lipids in cells?

Long term energy storage (correct)

Short term energy storage

Immediate energy release

Protein synthesis

What type of fat is typically solid at room temperature?

Saturated fats (correct)

Trans fats

Polyunsaturated fats

Unsaturated fats

Which of the following best describes phospholipids?

They are solid fats used for energy storage.

They form the membranes of cells. (correct)

They are a source of hormones.

They are involved in muscle contraction.

What is a significant structural feature of steroids?

They are composed of four carbon rings. Signup and view all the answers

Which nucleotide is found only in RNA?

Uracil (U) Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is characterized by the sharing of electrons between atoms?

Covalent bond Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during dehydration synthesis?

Monomers are linked to form polymers Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes hydrogen bonds?

They are weak attractions between oppositely charged parts of molecules. Signup and view all the answers

In ionic bonding, what happens to an atom that loses electrons?

It becomes positively charged. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of hydrolysis in relation to polymers?

To break down polymers into monomers. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of carbohydrate?

Amino Acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in organisms?

Short-term energy storage Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a polysaccharide?

Cellulose Signup and view all the answers

What ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen do carbohydrates generally consist of?

1:2:1 Signup and view all the answers

Which carbohydrate is primarily involved in energy storage in animals?

Glycogen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sugars is a disaccharide?

Maltose Signup and view all the answers

Which structure do polysaccharides contribute to in plants?

Cell walls Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about monosaccharides is true?

They have the same chemical formula but different arrangements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic monomer unit of proteins?

Amino acids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interacts to create the specific three-dimensional shape of a protein?

Interactions between amino acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

Act as organic catalysts Signup and view all the answers

How do enzymes specifically interact with substrates?

Enzymes have an active site where substrates bind Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a protein when it is denatured?

Its shape is destroyed Signup and view all the answers

What suffix is commonly found in enzyme names?

-ase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a chemical bond?

To create a force of attraction between atoms Signup and view all the answers

How many different amino acids combine to form proteins?

20 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Macromolecules

Macromolecules are large, complex molecules crucial for life
They are formed by linking smaller, simple molecules called monomers
Polymers are large molecules formed from many monomers
Four main types of macromolecules are found in organisms: carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins

Carbohydrates

Used for short-term energy storage
Include starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin, and sugars like glucose
Used for quick energy, energy storage, and structural support
Monomer: simple sugar
Composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) in a 1:2:1 ratio
Examples include glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆), fructose, and cellulose
Classified as monosaccharides (one sugar), disaccharides (two sugars), and polysaccharides (many sugars)

Lipids

Used by cells for long-term energy storage
Constructed primarily from carbon and hydrogen
Other uses include forming cell membranes, cushioning organs, and insulating the body (e.g., whale blubber)
Examples: fats, oils, waxes, grease, steroids
Monomers: glycerol and fatty acids
Fats and oils are two types of lipids
Saturated fats: found in animal products, solid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats (oils): found in plant products, liquid at room temperature
Phospholipids: crucial components of cell membranes, with polar heads and nonpolar tails

Nucleic Acids

Monomer: nucleotide
Composed of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O)
Large molecules that contain instructions (genetic information) to make proteins
Two major types: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)
DNA stores genetic information
RNA carries genetic information
Nucleotide structure includes a phosphate group, a sugar (DNA: deoxyribose; RNA: ribose), and a nitrogen base (adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil)

Proteins

Monomer: amino acids
Composed of carbon (C), oxygen (O), hydrogen (H), and nitrogen (N)
Serve numerous functions, including movement (muscles), structural support (hair, fingernails, skin, claws), and acting as enzymes
Made from combinations of 20 different amino acids
Amino acids are linked by peptide bonds to form polypeptide chains, which fold into complex three-dimensional structures
Different combinations of amino acids result in various protein structures and functions
Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy
Enzymes work on specific substrates and have an active site where substrates bind
Enzyme names typically end in "-ase" (e.g., lactase, peptidase, lipase)
Denatured proteins lose their shape, and hence, their function, due to factors such as temperature and pH changes

Chemical Bonding

Chemical bonds are attractive forces between atoms or ions
Bonds form when atoms share or transfer valence electrons
Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom
Three major types: covalent, ionic, and hydrogen bonds
Covalent bonds: strong bonds formed by sharing electrons
Hydrogen bonds: weak bonds formed by the attraction between a positively charged part of one molecule and a negatively charged part of another.
Ionic bonds: strong bonds formed by the transfer of electrons, creating oppositely charged ions

Dehydration Synthesis

Process where monomers combine to form polymers, with water as a byproduct.

Hydrolysis

Process in which polymers are broken down into monomers, with water required to break the covalent bonds.

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