Intro to Biochemistry Macromolecules and Carbohydrates Quiz
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Which macromolecule is characterized by the presence of glycosidic bonds and polymerization?

  • Lipids
  • Polysaccharides (correct)
  • Monosaccharides
  • Proteins
  • What is the key difference between beta and alpha glucose?

  • The type of glycosidic bonds they form
  • The presence of a double bond
  • The arrangement of hydroxyl groups around carbon atom 1 (correct)
  • The number of carbon atoms
  • Which type of lipid undergoes hydrogenation to convert unsaturated fats to saturated fats?

  • Steroids
  • Fats (correct)
  • Phospholipids
  • Waxes
  • What is the main function of phospholipids in biological systems?

    <p>Structural component of cell membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macromolecule consists of essential and nonessential types, crucial for various biological functions?

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

    What is the resulting bond called when amino acids are joined together during protein synthesis?

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

    In the context of lipids, what does the process of hydrogenation involve?

    <p>Addition of hydrogen atoms to unsaturated fats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic that distinguishes unsaturated fats from saturated fats?

    <p>'Kinked' structure due to double bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macromolecule category includes examples such as cholesterol, sex hormones, and anabolic steroids?

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

    What is the primary function of waxes in biological systems?

    <p>Waterproofing and protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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