TEST REVIEW CRAM Flashcards
What elements make up carbohydrates?
C H O
What elements make up lipids?
C H O P
What elements make up proteins?
C H O N S
What are the components lf a protein?
R Groups (sometimes contain disulfide bridges)
Carboxyl groupes
What elements make up nucleic acids?
C H N O P
What is a nucleic acids basic structure made of?
Ribose sugar
Phosphate group
Nitrogen group
Properties of water (5)
1) High heat capacity
2) High heat evap
3) Universal solvent
4) Cohesion (water clings to itself) and adhesion (sticks to other polar substances)
5) Frozen water (s) is less dense than liquid water
What is a dehydration reaction? What’s it for?
1) Releases water
2) Used link monomers together to build polymers
Hyrdolysis is…. It needs….
The break down of polymers into monomers
Requirws water and an enzyme
Main function of polysacchrides (carbohydrates)
Short term energy and structure
Main function of lipids
Long term nrg storage
Insulation
Protection
Structure (phospholipid membrane)
Cell communication and regulation (hormones)
Main functions of proteins
1) Metabolism: ENZYMES
2) Transport: transport proteins in cell memb’s
3) Regulation: Hormones
4) Defense: Antibodies
5) Support: keratin and collagen provide structure
6) Motion: microtubules
Purines and pyrimidines are…
Complementary
The more negative you are, then the ______ free energy.
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What type of ribosomes (free floating or on the rough ER) build proteins that are transported out of the cell?
Rough ER ribosomes