Polarity and Functions of Molecules

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Which molecule is considered polar due to the presence of multiple hydroxyl groups?

  • Cholesterol
  • Triglyceride
  • Sugar (correct)
  • Phospholipid

Identify which molecule acts as a precursor of bile salts.

  • Glucose
  • Cholesterol (correct)
  • Fatty acid
  • Amino acid

Which of the following molecules is activated by phosphorylation?

  • Sugar
  • Glycogen (correct)
  • Triglyceride
  • Cholesterol

Which molecule has a complex cyclic structure with various functional groups?

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What structural characteristic distinguishes triglycerides from sugars?

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Flashcards

Polar Molecule

A molecule with an uneven distribution of electrical charge, creating a positive and negative end.

Non-polar Molecule

A molecule with a balanced distribution of electrical charge, lacking a distinct positive or negative end.

Triglyceride

A type of fat that is the main component of animal fats and vegetable oils.

Cholesterol

A steroid molecule that is essential for cell membranes and hormone production.

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Phosphorylation

A molecule that is activated by the addition of a phosphate group.

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Study Notes

Polarity of Molecules

  • Molecule 1 (sugar) is polar
  • Molecule 2 (triglyceride) is nonpolar
  • Molecule 3 (cholesterol) is amphipathic (has both polar and nonpolar regions)

Precursor of Bile Salts

  • Molecule 3 (cholesterol) is the precursor of bile salts

Phosphorylation Activation

  • Molecule 1 (sugar) is activated by phosphorylation

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