Chap 2 Imp Only

Question 1

Function of weak bonds

Answer 1

Help specify structure

Question 2

Glycogen most or least branched

Answer 2

Most

Question 3

Cellulose is branched

Answer 3

Yes , but not too much

Parallel linear chains

Question 4

Functions of nucleotide

Answer 4

Gives Energy-Atp is a nucleotide
Acts as co enzyme
Acts as signalling molecule

Question 5

Tertiary structure determined by 2 main mechanism

Answer 5

1 x ray crystallography

2- nucleur magnetic resonance

Question 6

The tertiary structure of protein is based on……..

Answer 6

The chemistry of amino acids
The order of amino acids
Genes that encode it

Question 7

Functions of lipids

Answer 7

Source of energy
Store of energy bcz they are highly reduced
Chemical messengers eg steroids
Basic structural element for biological membranes
Many vitamins are lipids