Biological Chemistry Questions
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Organisms use sequences of ___________ in their DNA to specify the sequences of _______ _______ in their proteins.
In order to obtain a stable outer shell of electrons, carbon forms four:1. covalent bonds2. hydrogen bonds3. ionic bonds4. double bonds
Choose all of the following that accurately describe oils, such as olive oil?A. Oils have high melting points and are solid at room temperature.B. Oils are fats that are high in saturated fatty acids.C. Oils have low melting points and are liquid at room temperature.D. Oils are fats that are high in unsaturated fatty acids.
In general, which of the following is an accurate description of the chemical structure of FATTY ACIDS?A. A three carbon chain where each carbon is bound to a hydroxyl groupB. Three hydrocarbon chains bound to each of the three carbons of a glycerol moleculeC. A hydrocarbon chain with a terminal carboxyl group
ATP contains the nitrogenous base __________, the pentose sugar ribose, and 3 __________ groups.
If a DNA double helix is composed of 20% A, then the percentage of T is...
Lipids are composed mostly of which two elements?
________ atoms form the framework of biological molecules.
Choose all that apply:Which of the following are functions of proteins?A. They catalyze chemical reactions.B. They provide structural support for many animal tissues.C. They transport ions and molecules across cell membranes.D. They play a key role in the contraction of muscles.E. They are the main component of plant cell walls.F. They are the most efficient molecules for storing energy.
different types of nucleic acids/nucleotides
Biological catalysts are also known as?
amylase is an enzyme that converts carbohydrate polymers into monomers. glycogen synthase is one of the enzymes involved in converting carbohydrate monomers into polymers. which of the following best explains the reactions of these enzymes?a) amylase aids in the removal of a water molecule to break covalent bonds whereas glycogen synthase aids in the addition of a water molecule to form covalent bonds. b) amylase aids in the addition of a water molecule to break covalent bonds whereas glycogen aids in the removal of a water molecule to form covalent bondsc) amylase aids in the addition of a water molecule to form covalent bonds whereas glycogen synthase aids in the removal of a water molecule to break covalent bondsd) amylase aids in the removal of a water molecule to form covalent bonds whereas glycogen synthase aids in the addition of a water molecule to break covalent bonds.
how are phosphates from the rocks/soil moved to the food chain?
how is nitrogen from the atmosphere moved to the food chain?
how is O2 recycled back to the atmosphere from the food chain?
what sticks to the active site of the enzyme?
Basic units of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) are called
How many electrons are needed in the outer shell to make an atom chemically inert (stable)?
What are the two nucleic acids that can carry genetic information?
Synthesis reaction 2H2+O2 -> 2H20 what are the reactants and products?