Exploring Biological Macromolecules
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Which element is found in all organic molecules?

  • Oxygen
  • Hydrogen
  • Carbon (correct)
  • Nitrogen
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the four major classes of macromolecules?

  • Lipids
  • Carbohydrates
  • Nucleic Acids (correct)
  • Proteins
  • What is the process called when monomers are linked together to form polymers?

  • Hydrolysis
  • Covalent bonding
  • Polymerization
  • Dehydration synthesis (correct)
  • What is the role of water in the hydrolysis reaction?

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

    What is the result of the dehydration synthesis reaction shown in the text?

    <p>Formation of disaccharide maltose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Werner syndrome and what is another name for it?

    <p>Werner syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by premature aging. Another name for it is 'adult progeria'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Werner syndrome named after and when was it identified?

    <p>Werner syndrome is named after the German scientist Otto Werner. It was identified in four siblings observed with premature aging, which he explored in his dissertation of 1904.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the global incidence rate of Werner syndrome?

    <p>The global incidence rate of Werner syndrome is less than 1 in 100,000 live births.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the median and mean ages of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?

    <p>The median and mean ages of death for individuals with Werner syndrome are 47-48 and 54 years, respectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main causes of death in individuals with Werner syndrome?

    <p>The main causes of death in individuals with Werner syndrome are cardiovascular disease and cancer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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