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What are the three major classes of carbohydrates?

  • Disaccharides, Polysaccharides, Simple Sugars
  • Monosaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Polysaccharides
  • Monosaccharides, Polysaccharides, Glycogen
  • Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides (correct)

    • What are monosaccharides primarily used for in organisms?

  • Building structural components
  • Servicing as catalysts
  • Storage of fats
  • Fuel and conversion to other organic molecules (correct)

    • Which of the following disaccharides is formed from two glucose molecules?

  • Sucrose
  • Fructose
  • Maltose (correct)
  • Lactose

    • Which statement accurately describes polysaccharides?

    <p>They consist of a few to several thousand monosaccharides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major storage form of glucose in animals?

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

    Which polysaccharide is a major component of cell walls in higher plants?

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

    What empirical formula represents the repeating unit in polysaccharides?

    <p>(C6H10O5)n</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do structural polysaccharides serve in organisms?

    <p>They protect and provide structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

    <p>RNA carries amino acids to the ribosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes RNA from DNA?

    <p>RNA includes the base uracil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is found in a nucleotide?

    <p>Nitrogenous base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of messenger RNA (mRNA)?

    <p>To copy genetic information from DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sugar is found in DNA?

    <p>Deoxyribose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do microbes play in the digestive process of cows?

    <p>They hydrolyze cellulose into digestible compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes saturated fatty acids?

    <p>They have the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one use of chitin mentioned?

    <p>It is used as surgical thread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lipid is primarily involved in energy storage?

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

    What distinguishes chitin from other carbohydrates?

    <p>It is a structural polysaccharide found in animal exoskeletons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of lipids as a group?

    <p>They are hydrophobic and repel water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do cows convert cellulose from their diet into usable energy?

    <p>By utilising cellulose-digesting microbes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary function of cholesterol in vertebrates?

    <p>Precursor for steroid hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lipid cannot be classified as a fat?

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

    Which type of fatty acids contains one or more double bonds?

    <p>Unsaturated fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structure do saturated fats form at room temperature?

    <p>They form solid structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major role of proteins in the cell?

    <p>Structural support and transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes how fats store energy?

    <p>They are the most efficient energy storage molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique structural feature do phospholipids have that is essential for cell membranes?

    <p>Two fatty acid tails and a hydrophilic head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common impact of a diet high in saturated fats?

    <p>Increased risk of atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the biochemical functions of proteins?

    <p>Proteins can act as catalysts in biochemical reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cholesterol considered a crucial molecule in animals?

    <p>It is a common component of animal cell membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of protein specifically speeds up chemical reactions in the body?

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

    What type of bond links amino acids together in a polypeptide?

    <p>Peptide bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes amino acids?

    <p>Molecules possessing both carboxyl and amino groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the 20 different amino acids?

    <p>Their side chains, known as R groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is classified as nonpolar?

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

    What is a characteristic of acidic amino acids?

    <p>They have a net negative charge at physiological pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is known for containing a sulfur atom in its structure?

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

    How are nucleic acids related to polypeptides?

    <p>The amino acid sequence of a polypeptide is programmed by a gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structure of a protein?

    <p>The linear sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is classified as basic?

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

    What do peptide bonds form between?

    <p>Amino and carboxyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about polar amino acids?

    <p>They contain R groups that can form hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of enzymes like sucrase in the context of substrates?

    <p>To facilitate the conversion of substrates into products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these amino acids is considered electrically charged?

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

    In terms of protein structure, what does 'polypeptide' refer to?

    <p>A chain of numerous amino acids linked by peptide bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Carbohydrates

    • Carbohydrates are biological macromolecules essential for structural components, energy storage, and other biological processes.
    • Three major classes of carbohydrates exist: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

    Monosaccharides

    • Monosaccharides, also known as simple sugars, are the fundamental building blocks of carbohydrates.
    • Common examples include glucose, galactose, and fructose.
    • These sugars can be used for fuel, converted into other organic molecules, or combined into polymers.

    Disaccharides

    • Disaccharides are formed when two monosaccharides are joined together by a dehydration reaction.
    • They serve as building blocks and cellular fuels.
    • Key disaccharides include:
      • Maltose: formed from two glucose molecules.
      • Sucrose: formed from glucose and fructose.
      • Lactose: formed from glucose and galactose.

    Polysaccharides

    • Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides linked together, forming polymers with a few hundred to a few thousand monosaccharides.
    • They play various roles in organisms.
      • Structural materials: cellulose and chitin provide structural support.
      • Storage materials: glycogen and starch store energy.

    Storage Polysaccharides

    • Starch is a polymer of glucose monomers found as granules within plastids, serving as the primary glucose storage form in plants.
    • Glycogen is a glucose polymer that functions as the primary glucose storage form in animals.

    Structural Polysaccharides

    • Cellulose is a glucose polymer that forms the primary component of plant cell walls.
    • Chitin is a carbohydrate used by arthropods (insects, spiders, crustaceans) to build their exoskeletons.

    Lipids

    • Lipids are a diverse group of hydrophobic molecules, meaning they repel water.
    • Lipids have key biochemical functions, including:
      • Structural and storage functions.
      • Primary energy source for organisms.
      • Acting as metabolic regulators, such as hormones.

    Types of Lipids

    • Fats: Constructed from glycerol and fatty acids, responsible for storing large amounts of energy.
    • Phospholipids: Essential for cell membrane structure, containing two fatty acid tails.
    • Steroids: Important for various functions, including cell membrane components and precursors for hormones.
    • Waxes: Hydrophobic compounds that provide protection and waterproofing.

    Fats

    • Fats are synthesized from glycerol and fatty acids.
    • They store more than twice the energy per gram compared to polysaccharides.

    Saturated Fatty Acids

    • Saturated fatty acids contain the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible.
    • They lack carbon-carbon double bonds.
    • Saturated fats, typically found in animal products, are solid at room temperature due to their tightly packed molecules.

    Unsaturated Fatty Acids

    • Unsaturated fatty acids contain one or more carbon-carbon double bonds.
    • They tend to be liquid at room temperature and are commonly found in plant and fish oils.

    Phospholipids

    • Phospholipids have a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails.
    • This structure allows them to form bilayers that make up cell membranes.

    Steroids

    • Steroids include cholesterol and vertebrate sex hormones.
    • Cholesterol is crucial for animal cells, acting as a membrane component and precursor for other steroids.
    • Excessive blood cholesterol can contribute to atherosclerosis.

    Proteins

    • Proteins are complex macromolecules constructed from amino acids.
    • They play diverse roles in organisms.
      • Structural: keratin and collagen provide structural support.
      • Transport: hemoglobin carries oxygen.
      • Enzymatic: pepsin aids in digestion.
      • Immunological: antibodies protect against pathogens.

    Enzymes

    • Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts, accelerating chemical reactions.
    • They have specific active sites that bind to substrates (reactants) and facilitate their conversion into products.

    Amino Acids

    • Amino acids are organic molecules containing both carboxyl and amino groups.
    • They have unique properties due to their side chains, known as R groups.
    • Twenty different amino acids are used to construct proteins.

    Nucleic Acids

    • Nucleic acids are macromolecules that store, transmit, and express hereditary information.
    • They are polymers composed of monomers called nucleotides.
    • Two primary types of nucleic acids:
      • Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
      • Ribonucleic acid (RNA)

    DNA

    • DNA carries genetic information and directs its own replication.

    • It governs protein synthesis through RNA.

    • The entire process of DNA directing protein synthesis is called gene expression:

      • DNA -> RNA -> Protein

      Components of Nucleic Acids

    • Each nucleotide is made up of three parts:

      • A nitrogenous base
      • A five-carbon sugar (pentose)
      • One or more phosphate groups.

    • A nucleoside is a nucleotide lacking phosphate groups.

    RNA

    • RNA participates in protein synthesis.
    • RNA differs from DNA in several key ways:
      • RNA is single-stranded.
      • RNA uses uracil (U) instead of thymine (T) as a nitrogenous base.
      • RNA contains ribose sugar instead of deoxyribose sugar.

    Types of RNA

    • Messenger RNA (mRNA): Carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes in the cytoplasm.
    • Ribosomal RNA (rRNA): Component of ribosomes, playing both catalytic and structural roles.
    • Transfer RNA (tRNA): Delivers specific amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis based on the information coded in mRNA.

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