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What process is involved in forming a polymer by linking monomers together?
What process is involved in forming a polymer by linking monomers together?
- Saturation
- Dehydration (correct)
- Hydrolysis
- Oxidation
What is the role of water in hydrolysis reactions?
What is the role of water in hydrolysis reactions?
- It breaks down polymers into monomers. (correct)
- It stabilizes triglycerides.
- It forms new polynucleotide chains.
- It assists in dehydration synthesis.
Which of the following best describes carbohydrates?
Which of the following best describes carbohydrates?
- They contain only carbon and hydrogen.
- They are exclusively composed of amino acids.
- They serve as immediate energy sources in living organisms. (correct)
- They can only exist as monosaccharides.
Which statement about monosaccharides is true?
Which statement about monosaccharides is true?
What occurs during a dehydration reaction?
What occurs during a dehydration reaction?
The general formula for carbohydrates can be expressed as:
The general formula for carbohydrates can be expressed as:
In polymer degradation, which process allows for the breakdown of molecules?
In polymer degradation, which process allows for the breakdown of molecules?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fatty acids?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fatty acids?
What is the primary function of ribonucleic acid (RNA)?
What is the primary function of ribonucleic acid (RNA)?
Which component is NOT a part of a nucleotide?
Which component is NOT a part of a nucleotide?
What is the main structural difference between DNA and RNA?
What is the main structural difference between DNA and RNA?
How are nucleotides in a RNA strand bonded together?
How are nucleotides in a RNA strand bonded together?
Which base pairs with adenine (A) in RNA?
Which base pairs with adenine (A) in RNA?
What is the primary structural difference between starch and cellulose?
What is the primary structural difference between starch and cellulose?
Which of the following correctly describes d-glucose?
Which of the following correctly describes d-glucose?
What type of reaction joins two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide?
What type of reaction joins two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide?
Which of the following carbohydrates is primarily used for energy storage in animals?
Which of the following carbohydrates is primarily used for energy storage in animals?
What difference exists between structural isomers and stereoisomers?
What difference exists between structural isomers and stereoisomers?
Which of the following monosaccharides is found in RNA?
Which of the following monosaccharides is found in RNA?
What distinguishes α-glucose from β-glucose?
What distinguishes α-glucose from β-glucose?
What are the two main components of starch?
What are the two main components of starch?
Which classification does not represent any of the four groups of amino acids based on side chain properties?
Which classification does not represent any of the four groups of amino acids based on side chain properties?
What is the primary structure of a protein?
What is the primary structure of a protein?
What type of bond forms between amino acids during the formation of a peptide?
What type of bond forms between amino acids during the formation of a peptide?
Which structural level of protein is characterized by the folding and twisting of the polypeptide chain?
Which structural level of protein is characterized by the folding and twisting of the polypeptide chain?
What term describes a chain of multiple amino acids linked by peptide bonds?
What term describes a chain of multiple amino acids linked by peptide bonds?
What reaction is responsible for breaking peptide bonds between amino acids?
What reaction is responsible for breaking peptide bonds between amino acids?
Which of these structures is not typically a feature of secondary protein structure?
Which of these structures is not typically a feature of secondary protein structure?
What element is commonly found in amino acids but not in carbohydrates or lipids?
What element is commonly found in amino acids but not in carbohydrates or lipids?
What is the primary difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
What is the primary difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?
Which of the following statements about phospholipids is true?
Which of the following statements about phospholipids is true?
What is a characteristic feature of waxes?
What is a characteristic feature of waxes?
Which statement about fats is correct?
Which statement about fats is correct?
How do steroids differ from phospholipids in their chemical structure?
How do steroids differ from phospholipids in their chemical structure?
Which function is NOT performed by proteins in the body?
Which function is NOT performed by proteins in the body?
Which statement about cholesterol is true?
Which statement about cholesterol is true?
What role do antibodies play in the immune system?
What role do antibodies play in the immune system?
Study Notes
Polymers and Monomers
- Polymers are large molecules formed by linking many smaller units called monomers.
- Dehydration reactions remove water to combine monomers into polymers.
- Hydrolysis reactions add water to break down polymers into monomers.
Carbohydrates
- Composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) with a general formula of Cn(H2O)n.
- Serve as immediate energy sources and play structural roles in various organisms.
- Monosaccharides are the simplest sugars, ready for energy use; examples include ribose in RNA and deoxyribose in DNA.
Monosaccharides
- Exist as structural isomers (different arrangements of the same elements) and stereoisomers (geometric or mirror-image isomers).
- Common monosaccharides: glucose (C6H12O6) is water-soluble; ribose (C5H10O5) and deoxyribose (C5H10O4) are 5-carbon sugars in nucleic acids.
Disaccharides
- Formed by two monosaccharides linked via dehydration reactions.
- Examples include sucrose (table sugar), maltose (malt sugar), and lactose (milk sugar).
Polysaccharides
- Large chains of monosaccharides used for short-term energy storage.
- Include starch and glycogen for energy storage; cellulose and chitin serve structural roles.
- Starch consists of amylose and amylopectin, both polymers of glucose.
Lipids
- Composed mainly of long hydrocarbon chains; include fats, phospholipids, steroids, and waxes.
- Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds, while unsaturated fatty acids contain one or more double bonds.
- Phospholipids form cell membranes with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.
Proteins
- Composed of amino acids connected by peptide bonds; perform diverse functions including structural support, enzyme activity, transport, defense, hormonal regulation, and motion.
- Amino acids consist of a central carbon atom bonded to an amino group, carboxyl group, hydrogen atom, and a variable R group.
Protein Structure
- Primary structure refers to the linear sequence of amino acids, determined by genetic information.
- Secondary structure includes coiling or folding patterns, stabilized by hydrogen bonds (e.g., alpha helices and beta-pleated sheets).
- Tertiary structure is the overall three-dimensional shape, while quaternary structure involves multiple polypeptide chains forming a functional protein.
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids
- Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids, composed of a phosphate group, 5-carbon sugar (ribose or deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base.
- DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid) have different structures: DNA is double-stranded with thymine, while RNA is single-stranded with uracil.
DNA vs. RNA
- DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and is double-stranded with thymine; it carries genetic information.
- RNA contains ribose sugar, is usually single-stranded, and plays a role in protein synthesis.
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Test your knowledge on organic molecules and the structure of polymers! This quiz covers key concepts such as monomers, polymer formation, dehydration, and hydrolysis. Perfect for students studying biology or biochemistry.
