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week 1-6
midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pep"de bonds join together molecules of: | amino acids. |
| When two molecules of glucose are joined, they form which disaccharide? | Maltose |
| The basic building blocks of fats are: | fa!y acids and glycerol. |
| A _____ is a func"onal group that is temporarily una!ached and is highly reac"ve because of unpaired electrons. | free radical |
| The roles played by proteins can be divided into which categories? | Structural and functional |
| Which of the following is not true of RNA? | It contains ribose sugar./It contains adenine./It is composed of smaller molecules called nucleo!des. |
| Some"mes referred to as animal starch, _____ is the main polysaccharide in the body. | glycogen |
| If one side of a DNA molecule is CTAGGCTG, the other side would be: | GATCCGAC. |
| A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a: | phospholipid./steroid. |
| Which level of protein structure refers to the number, kind, and sequence of amino acids? | Primary |
| The types of lipids found that form hormones, such as cor"sone, estrogen, and testosterone are: | steroids. |
| The amino group in an amino acid is: | NH 3+ |
| Humans can synthesize 13 of 21 basic amino acids; the remaining 8, which must be included in the diet, are called: | essen"al amino acids. |
| What is the most important factor in determining the physical and chemical proper"es of fa!y acids? | Degree of saturation |
| The forma"on of sucrose involves the removal of a molecule of water. This is called: | dehydration synthesis. |
| Which of the following is not true of carbohydrates? | They include substances commonly called sugars. They are the body’s primary source of energy. They are a part of both DNA and RNA. |
| The type of lipoprotein associated with “bad” cholesterol and the production of atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels is: | LDL. |