Explain why glucose and ribose might be considered the two most important carbohydrates in biological systems.

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A: Insulin is an essential hormone produced by beta cells of pancreatic islets. The insulin controls…

Q: Explain why some complex carbohydrates can be used for energy but others cannot.

A: Carbohydrates are one of the primary macronutrients, which is composed of hydrogen, carbon, and…

Q: Among the simplest_ , those called_, are glucose (an_) and _(a _).

A: Glucose is simple sugar which is present in body having molecular formula C6H12O6.Glucose is…

Q: Explain how the biosynthesis of fatty acids from carbohydrates works(starting with the ingestion of…

A: When the level of glucose is high in the body, the excess amount of Acetyl CoA produced by the…

Q: Describe how the chemical bonds in unsaturated fatty acids make them healthier for blood vessels…

A: Macromolecules are large polymers made from a series of several monomers that are connected to each…

Q: All glycerol-containing phospholipids are derived from:a. Ceramideb. Gangliosidec. Mevalonated.…

A: Introduction: Glycerphospholipids are derivatives of phosphatidic acid. Therefore, option d. is the…

Q: In the following list, identify the carbohydrate, the fatty acid, the amino acid, and the…

A: Macromolecules are types of biomolecules that are needed in large amounts for the growth and…

Q: An individual consumes a bag of plantain chips fried in coconut oil (Yes, it happens, and it's…

A: ATP stands for Adenosine Triphosphate. It is a molecule that serves as the primary energy currency…

Q: Explain what proteins are and why they are important. Include essential, nonessential, and…

A: Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, consisting of a central carbon atom bonded to an…

Q: Describe how cells obtain their energy to do work via ATP. Start with the carbohydrates eaten in a…

A: The body performs several physical as well as physiological activities, and for doing these, the…

Q: Describe TWO important roles of cholesterol that relates to human physiology with examples

A: Cholesterol refers to a group of organic compounds, generally known as sterols that belong to the…

Q: Routine consumption of large amounts of carbohydrates is known to contribute to gout. Explain how a…

A: The major component of added sugar is fructose and have the ability to cause nucleotide turnover,…

Q: Which one of the following is a "high-energy" biomolecule witha more negative AG° value for…

A: In the chemical reaction, the standard free energy change ∆G° denotes the amount of free energy…

Q: why do some polymers of glucose provide us with energy and others do not. what are some specific…

A: Glucose polymers are one such supplement that makes a difference give a normal vitality source that…

Q: To store glucose as the polysaccharide ___________________, __________________ is first converted to…

A: Introduction: Polysaccharides consist of repeat units of monosaccharides or their derivatives which…

Q: Describe the difference between the roles of cellulase and cellulose in cellular systems ch…

A: Cellulase enzyme made of several enzymes cellobiohydrolase, endoglucanase,and β-glucosidase. It acts…

Q: Explain the affect on the structure and physical properties of a fatty acid when increasing the…

A: Fatty acids are of two type’s; saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty…