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What type of bond links amino acids together in proteins?

  • Ionic bonds
  • Peptide bonds (correct)
  • Covalent bonds
  • Hydrogen bonds

    • Which polymer is primarily involved in the structural integrity of plant cell walls?

  • Cellulose (correct)
  • Amylopectin
  • Chitin
  • Glycogen

    • What is the major storage form of glucose in animals?

  • Starch
  • Chitin
  • Glycogen (correct)
  • Cellulose

    • Which type of lipid is solid at room temperature?

    <p>Saturated triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component is found in both glycoproteins and proteoglycans?

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

    Which polysaccharide is utilized for energy storage in plants?

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

    What defines the structural difference between animal and plant triglycerides?

    <p>Saturation level of fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of nucleoproteins?

    <p>Contains both nucleic acids and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the monomer unit that makes up chitin?

    <p>N-acetylglucosamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the linkage type found in cellulose?

    <p>β(1→4) linkages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fatty acids do animal triglycerides predominantly contain?

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

    Which molecules are primarily responsible for the formation of cell membranes?

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

    What complicates the determination of the structures of large polysaccharides?

    <p>They are heterogeneous in size and composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lipid is involved in energy storage and transport?

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

    Which of the following best describes the impact of double bonds in plant oils?

    <p>Prevent close packing and ensure they are liquid at room temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the structure of sphingomyelin contain that differentiates it from other lipids?

    <p>A sphingosine backbone linked to fatty acids and phosphocholine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the lac operon in prokaryotic transcription regulation?

    <p>Regulating the metabolism of lactose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which RNA polymerase is responsible for the transcription of mRNA in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>RNA Pol II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do alternative sigma factors do in prokaryotic transcription?

    <p>Regulate transcription initiation based on environmental changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RNA is primarily involved in carrying amino acids during protein synthesis?

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

    What role do enhancers play in eukaryotic transcription?

    <p>Regulate the timing and level of gene expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the general transcription factors in eukaryotic transcription?

    <p>Assist RNA polymerase in initiating transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common feature of tumor suppressor genes?

    <p>Enhancing cell proliferation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of eukaryotic transcription, what do RNA Pol I genes primarily encode?

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

    Which of the following regulates protein synthesis after the initiation has occurred?

    <p>Post-translational modifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bacteriophages primarily interact with their host organisms?

    <p>By integrating their DNA into the host genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of proteoglycans in extracellular spaces?

    <p>Serve as lubricants and shock absorbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lipid component is typically covalently attached to lipid-linked proteins?

    <p>Fatty acyl group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are lipids transported in the bloodstream?

    <p>In lipoprotein particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main components of eukaryotic ribosomes?

    <p>Ribosomal RNA and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural feature is characteristic of cilia and flagella?

    <p>Microtubules complexed with dynein and nexin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do hydrophobic amino acids play in the structure of apolipoproteins?

    <p>They face towards the lipid interior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of molecules primarily make up the cytoskeletal structure of eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Various protein complexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes glycolipids?

    <p>They have covalently linked lipid and carbohydrate components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation CDK stand for in molecular biology?

    <p>Cyclin-dependent kinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation is associated with the process of polymerase chain reaction?

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

    What does the abbreviation GFP represent?

    <p>Green fluorescent protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is indicated by the abbreviation siRNA?

    <p>Small interfering RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In molecular biology, what does the acronym ELISA stand for?

    <p>Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the abbreviation ATP?

    <p>Adenosine 5'-triphosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The abbreviation NER stands for which biological process?

    <p>Nucleotide excision repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms is represented by the abbreviation DNA?

    <p>Deoxyribonucleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation mRNA stand for?

    <p>Messenger ribonucleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the acronym HIV?

    <p>Human immunodeficiency virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is indicated by the abbreviation STR?

    <p>Simple tandem repeat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation SNP denote?

    <p>Single nucleotide polymorphism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is represented by the abbreviation RACE?

    <p>Rapid amplification of cDNA ends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation HSP stand for?

    <p>Heat-shock protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cells and Macromolecules

    • Cells are the fundamental units of life
    • They are organized into tissues, organs, and organ systems
    • All cells have a plasma membrane that encloses the cytoplasm
    • The cytoplasm contains various organelles including the nucleus
    • The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material, DNA
    • DNA encodes the instructions for protein synthesis
    • In eukaryotes, DNA is organized into chromosomes
    • Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis
    • The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a network of membranes that is involved in protein synthesis, modification, and transport
    • The Golgi apparatus is a stack of flattened membranes that is involved in further protein modification and packaging
    • Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, where ATP is produced
    • Lysosomes are organelles that contain enzymes that break down cellular waste
    • The cytoskeleton is a network of protein filaments that provides structural support and assists with cell movement
    • Examples of eukaryotic cells include plant cells, animal cells, fungi and protists
    • Plant cells have additional structures such as chloroplasts, which are the sites of photosynthesis, and a cell wall

    Macromolecules

    • Macromolecules are large molecules made up of smaller repeating subunits
    • Four main types of macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids

    Carbohydrates

    • Carbohydrates are polymers of sugars, or saccharides
    • Monosaccharides, such as glucose and fructose, are the simplest sugars
    • Disaccharides, such as sucrose and lactose, are composed of two monosaccharides linked together
    • Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of long chains of monosaccharides
    • Examples include starch, glycogen, cellulose and chitin
    • Starch: a storage form of glucose found in plants, contains alpha-amylose and amylopectin
    • Glycogen: is a storage form of glucose found in animals
    • Cellulose: forms strong structural fibers in plants
    • Chitin: is found in fungal cell walls and arthropod exoskeletons

    Lipids

    • Lipids are a diverse group of molecules that are insoluble in water
    • Includes triglycerides, phospholipids, sphingolipids, and steroids
    • Triglycerides are the most common type of lipid
    • They store energy and are made up of glycerol and fatty acids
    • Saturated fatty acids lack double bonds, resulting in solid fats
    • Unsaturated fatty acids have double bonds, resulting in liquid oils
    • Phospholipids contain both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions
    • They are important components of cell membranes
    • Sphingolipids are another type of lipid found in cell membranes

    Proteins

    • Proteins are polymers of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds
    • There are 20 different amino acids, each with a unique side chain
    • The sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its structure and function
    • Protein structure can be described at four levels: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary
    • The primary structure of a protein is the linear sequence of amino acids
    • Secondary structure refers to the local folding of the polypeptide chain
    • Tertiary structure is the overall three-dimensional shape of a protein
    • Quaternary structure describes the arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains in a protein complex
    • Proteins have a diverse range of functions including:
      • Enzymes: catalyze biochemical reactions
      • Structural proteins: provide support
      • Transport proteins: move molecules across cell membranes
      • Hormones: regulate cellular processes
      • Antibodies: protect against disease

    Nucleic Acids

    • Nucleic acids are polymers of nucleotides
    • A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
    • DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a double-stranded helix
    • The two strands are antiparallel and held together by hydrogen bonds between complementary bases
    • Bases in DNA: adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T)
    • RNA (ribonucleic acid) is usually single-stranded
    • Bases in RNA: adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and uracil (U)
    • There are three main types of RNA: mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA)
    • mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes
    • tRNA brings amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis
    • rRNA is a component of ribosomes
    • Nucleic acids are essential for the storage and transmission of genetic information

    Large Macromolecular Assemblies

    • Large macromolecular assemblies are formed when multiple macromolecules interact with each other
    • They perform complex functions that are not possible for individual macromolecules
    • Examples include:
      • Ribosomes: involved in protein synthesis
      • Chromatin: packaging of DNA in eukaryotic cells
      • Viruses: particles that consist of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat
      • Membranes: biological barriers that regulate the passage of molecules
      • Cytoskeleton: provides structural support and assists with cell movement

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