Introduction to Carbohydrates Quiz
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What is the main function of ribosome RNA?

  • Delivering amino acids to protein chains
  • Serving as a site for protein synthesis (correct)
  • Carrying the code transcribed from DNA
  • Crossing through the lipid bilayer

Which RNA carries the code transcribed from DNA and directs protein synthesis?

  • Messenger RNA (correct)
  • Transfer RNA
  • Lipid
  • Ribosome RNA

What is the role of transfer RNA in protein synthesis?

  • Serving as a site for protein synthesis
  • Crossing through the lipid bilayer
  • Carrying the code transcribed from DNA
  • Delivering amino acids to protein chains (correct)

Which type of molecules are lipids soluble in?

<p>Nonpolar organic solvents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What accounts for the solubility behavior of lipid molecules?

<p>Large hydrocarbon portion and few polar functional groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do small ions and polar molecules primarily diffuse through the cell membrane?

<p>Using protein pores (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reactions release free energy and make it available to do work?

<p>Spontaneous reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of biochemical energy in living organisms?

<p>Exergonic reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ATP in living organisms?

<p>Energy transportation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is often referred to as the cell's power plant?

<p>Mitochondria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when one of the -PO3- groups is removed from ATP?

<p>It releases energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides the external energy needed for photosynthesis to occur in plants?

<p>Sunlight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reverse of ATP hydrolysis reaction known as?

<p>Phosphorylation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reactions are phosphorylation reactions?

<p>Endergonic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Electron Transport Chain couple with ATP formation?

<p>Oxygen reduction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for converting ADP to ATP in electron transport chain?

<p>Hydrogen phosphate ion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the electrons combine with oxygen and hydrogen ions to produce water?

<p>Mitochondria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event drives the conversion of ADP to ATP in the electron transport chain?

<p>Electron transport chain energy release (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sugar contains a ketone?

<p>Ketose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general chemical formula for monosaccharides?

<p>Cn(H2O)n (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sugars are chiral molecules?

<p>Monosaccharides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sugar does RNA contain?

<p>Ribose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lectins in biological recognition?

<p>They play a role in biological recognition phenomena (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of monosaccharides?

<p>Toxic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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