Distinctive Properties of Living Systems Quiz
10 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which type of bond is responsible for linking monomers to form polymers in proteins?

  • Glycosidic bond
  • Phosphodiester bond
  • Peptide bond (correct)
  • Ester bond

    • Which of the following is a monomer of nucleic acids?

  • Amino acid
  • Glucose
  • Nucleotide (correct)
  • Fatty acid

    • What are the most abundant elements that are essential for all organisms?

  • V, Cr, Mo, B, Al, Ga, Sn, Si, As, Se, I
  • Na, Mg, K, Ca, Cl
  • C, N, O, P, S, H (correct)
  • Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn

    • What is the major component of cell membrane with a bilayer composition of proteins (~50%) and lipids (~50%)?

    <p>Cell membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary information-carrying molecule in cells?

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

    What is one of the distinctive properties of living systems?

    <p>High degree of chemical complexity and microscopic organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the dimensions of mass given in Dalton (Da)?

    <p>It enables the measurement of length for biomolecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes living systems?

    <p>Living systems are actively engaged in energy transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of supramolecular complexes mentioned in the text?

    <p>Eukaryotic ribosome containing four different RNA molecules and at least 70 unique proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 1 Da?

    <p>1.66 x 10 -24g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser