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Which type of bond is a hydrogen bond?
Which type of bond is a hydrogen bond?
Where are hydrogen bonds found in water?
Where are hydrogen bonds found in water?
What is the structure of an amino acid?
What is the structure of an amino acid?
What are the three options for the R group in an amino acid?
What are the three options for the R group in an amino acid?
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What are three properties of water?
What are three properties of water?
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What is a hydrogen bond?
What is a hydrogen bond?
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Where are hydrogen bonds found in DNA?
Where are hydrogen bonds found in DNA?
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What is the structure of an amino acid?
What is the structure of an amino acid?
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What are three functions of carbohydrates in living organisms?
What are three functions of carbohydrates in living organisms?
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What are three functions of proteins in living organisms?
What are three functions of proteins in living organisms?
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Study Notes
Hydrogen Bonds
- A hydrogen bond is a weak interaction occurring between a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to an electronegative atom and another electronegative atom.
- In water, hydrogen bonds form between the hydrogen atoms of one water molecule and the oxygen atom of another, contributing to its unique properties.
Amino Acids
- An amino acid has a central carbon atom bonded to an amino group (NH2), a carboxyl group (COOH), a hydrogen atom, and an R group (side chain).
- The R group varies among amino acids and determines their specific characteristics and functions.
R Group Options for Amino Acids
- The three options for the R group can include:
- Aliphatic (non-polar) groups
- Aromatic (ring structure) groups
- Polar or charged groups that can participate in chemical reactions and interactions.
Properties of Water
- Water has a high specific heat capacity, allowing it to absorb significant amounts of heat without a large temperature change.
- Its polarity leads to strong hydrogen bonding, making water a solvent for many biological substances.
- Water exhibits a high surface tension due to cohesive forces among molecules.
Functions of Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates provide immediate energy sources for cells through glucose.
- They serve as structural components in organisms, such as cellulose in plant cell walls.
- Carbohydrates are involved in cell recognition processes and signaling through glycoproteins and glycolipids.
Functions of Proteins
- Proteins act as enzymes, catalyzing biochemical reactions essential for life.
- They provide structural support and shape to cells and tissues, exemplified by collagen and keratin.
- Proteins play key roles in transport and storage of molecules, such as hemoglobin transporting oxygen in blood.
Hydrogen Bonds in DNA
- Hydrogen bonds hold together the complementary nitrogenous bases in the DNA double helix, specifically between adenine-thymine and guanine-cytosine pairs.
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Test your knowledge on the fascinating world of hydrogen bonds and water properties with this quiz. Learn about the significance of hydrogen bonds in water and DNA, the structure of amino acids, and the different options for the R group. Explore the three key properties of water and understand how hydrogen bonding contributes to each one. Discover why water is considered a polar molecule and how its properties enable capillary action.
