30 Questions
What is the role of nucleic acids in the cell?
Store and transmit genetic information
What is the process by which polymers are formed?
Dehydration synthesis
What is the function of phospholipids in the cell?
To form the membrane of cells
What is the monomer of carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides
What is the process by which monomers are recovered from polymers?
Hydrolysis
What is the type of protein that provides structural support to the cell?
Fibrous proteins
What is the process called when a polymer is broken down into monomers with the addition of a water molecule?
Hydrolysis
What is the primary function of ATP in the cell?
Energy currency
What is the main difference between DNA and RNA molecules?
DNA is double-stranded, while RNA is single-stranded
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Nucleotide
What is the process by which polymers are formed?
Dehydration
What type of carbohydrates is glycogen an example of?
Polysaccharide
What type of protein is human growth hormone?
Globular
What is the main constituent of cell walls?
Cellulose
What is the purpose of glycogen in animal tissues?
To store excess glucose
What type of molecules are DNA and RNA?
Nucleic acids
What is the process by which glucose is stored in animal tissues?
Glycogenesis
What is the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen atoms in a carbohydrate molecule?
2:1
What type of reaction links amino acid monomers to form polypeptides?
Dehydration
What is the typical length of a peptide?
2-50 amino acids
What is the fate of amino acids broken down in the body?
They enter the urea cycle and Krebs cycle
What is the role of post-translational modifications in proteins?
To change the structure and function of the coded protein
What type of carbohydrates is glycogen an example of?
Polysaccharide
What is the role of nucleic acids in the cell?
To store genetic information
What is the primary function of triglycerides in the cell?
To serve as a long-term energy storage molecule
What is the characteristic of phospholipids that makes them ideal for forming cell membranes?
Their ability to form a bilayer structure
What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
To maintain membrane fluidity, especially at lower temperatures
What type of carbohydrate is a long-term energy storage molecule in the cell?
Glycogen
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Nucleotide
What is the characteristic of lipids that makes them non-polar molecules?
Their hydrophobic nature
Test your understanding of the building blocks of life, including nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, and their roles in cellular structures. Identify the functions of these biomolecules and how they contribute to cell function. Assess your knowledge of ATP, glucose, and phospholipids.
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