Covalent Bonds in Biomolecules

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Why did Robert Hooke call the spaces in the cork 'cells'?

He called them 'cells' because they reminded him of small rooms in a monastery.

What did Robert Hooke observe in 1665 when he looked at thin pieces of cork under a simple microscope?

He observed tiny empty spaces with walls around them, resembling a honeycomb pattern.

What did Robert Hooke actually see under the microscope?

He saw the thick, outside walls of what was once part of a cork tree.

What did the cork resemble under the microscope?

It resembled a honeycomb. Signup and view all the answers

What was Robert Hooke's profession?

He was an English scientist. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why covalent bonds are the most prevalent type of chemical bond found in biomolecules?

Because biomolecules are mainly composed of non-metals like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sulphur, nitrogen, and phosphorous. Signup and view all the answers

What is the driving force behind the formation of covalent bonds between two atoms?

To attain a stable electronic configuration. Signup and view all the answers

What is the common feature among carbon-carbon bonds, peptide bonds, and phosphodiester bonds?

They are all types of covalent bonds. Signup and view all the answers

Why are carbon-hydrogen bonds and disulphide bonds important in biomolecules?

Because they are types of covalent bonds that form between atoms in biomolecules. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of covalent bonds in biomolecules?

They help achieve a stable electronic configuration, which is essential for the structure and function of biomolecules. Signup and view all the answers