26 Questions
Which repair systems are light-independent?
Base and nucleotide excision repair
Which repair systems are light-independent?
Base and nucleotide excision repair
How many typical amino acids are found in proteins?
20
How many typical amino acids are found in proteins?
20
What is the generalized structure of a carbohydrate?
(CH2O)n
What is the generalized structure of a carbohydrate?
(CH2O)n
What is the general term for a large molecule made up of many similar subunits?
Polymer
What is the general term for a large molecule made up of many similar subunits?
Polymer
What does the fibrous lamina do?
Helps to stabilize the nuclear envelope
What does the fibrous lamina help to stabilize?
The nucleus
What is the secondary level of protein organization due to?
Interactions between amino acid side chain groups
What is the secondary level of protein organization due to?
Interactions between amino acid side chain groups
What are some characteristics of proteins?
Enzymatic activity, structural support, and transport functions
What are some characteristics of proteins?
Enzymatic activity, structural support, and transport functions
What happens to a protein when it is boiled?
It loses all levels of organization besides primary
What happens to a protein when it is boiled?
It loses all levels of organization besides primary
What do lysosomes not do?
Break down carbon-containing molecules to make ATP
What do lysosomes not break down to make ATP?
Carbohydrates
What do proteins embedded in the cell membrane not do?
Produce ATP energy for the cell
What do proteins embedded in the cell membrane not produce for the cell?
ATP energy
Which brain structure is responsible for the regulation of sleep and wakefulness?
Hypothalamus
What part of the brain is responsible for relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex?
Thalamus
Which nerve innervates the medial side of the thigh?
Obturator nerve
What part of the brain is involved in voluntary motor control, coordination, and balance?
Cerebellum
Which nerve innervates the skin on the anterior thigh, medial side of the leg, and medial side of the ankle?
Femoral nerve
What is the fluid-filled cavity within the brain that helps cushion and protect it?
Ventricle
Study Notes
- Base & nucleotide excision repair are light-independent repair systems.
- There are 20 typical amino acids found in proteins.
- The generalized structure of a carbohydrate is (CH2O)n.
- The general term for a large molecule made up of many similar subunits is a polymer.
- The fibrous lamina helps to stabilize the nuclear envelope.
- Secondary level of protein organization is due to interactions between amino acid side chain groups.
- Proteins have various characteristics such as enzymatic activity, structural support, and transport functions.
- When a protein is boiled, it loses all levels of organization besides primary.
- Lysosomes do not break down carbon-containing molecules to make ATP.
- Proteins embedded in the cell membrane do not produce ATP energy for the cell.
Test your knowledge on macromolecules, cellular structures, and their functions in biology. From nucleotide excision repair to protein organization and cellular functions, this quiz covers various topics in molecular biology.
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