Biological Molecules Flashcards

(25 cards)

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What are the four main types of biological molecules?

A

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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True or False: Enzymes are a type of lipid.

A

False.

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3
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Fill in the blank: The basic building blocks of proteins are called ______.

A

amino acids.

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4
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Which type of bond forms between amino acids in a protein?

A

Peptide bond.

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5
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a polysaccharide? A) Glucose B) Fructose C) Glycogen D) Sucrose

A

C) Glycogen.

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6
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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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True or False: Saturated fats contain one or more double bonds in their fatty acid chains.

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False.

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8
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What is the structural formula of glucose?

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C6H12O6.

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9
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is not a function of proteins? A) Catalysis B) Storage C) Energy storage D) Structural support

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C) Energy storage.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The process by which enzymes speed up chemical reactions is called ______.

A

catalysis.

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11
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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

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12
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True or False: Lipids are soluble in water.

A

False.

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13
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What is the role of cholesterol in cell membranes?

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To maintain membrane fluidity.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of enzymes? A) They are consumed in reactions B) They lower activation energy C) They change the equilibrium of reactions D) They are allosteric inhibitors

A

B) They lower activation energy.

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Fill in the blank: The sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its ______.

A

structure and function.

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16
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What type of reaction forms a peptide bond?

A

Dehydration synthesis.

17
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True or False: RNA is typically double-stranded.

18
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What are triglycerides composed of?

A

Glycerol and three fatty acids.

19
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates? A) Genetic information B) Energy storage C) Catalysis D) Structural components of membranes

A

B) Energy storage.

20
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Fill in the blank: The primary structure of a protein is determined by its ______ sequence.

21
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What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

A

Protein synthesis.

22
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True or False: DNA is made up of nucleotides containing ribose sugar.

23
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What is the role of enzymes in metabolic pathways?

A

To catalyze and regulate biochemical reactions.

24
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Multiple choice: Which of the following molecules is considered a macromolecule? A) Water B) Amino acid C) Glucose D) DNA

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Fill in the blank: The secondary structure of a protein is primarily stabilized by ______ bonds.
hydrogen.