Nucleotides
It is an organic molecule made up of three basic components- a nitrogenous base, phosphate,and pentose sugar. The nucleotides are important for metabolic reactions andthe formation of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic acids are essential biomolecules present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. They carry the genetic information for the synthesis of proteins and cellular replication. The nucleic acids are of two types: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The structure of all proteins and ultimately every biomolecule and cellular component is a product of information encoded in the sequence of nucleic acids. Parts of a DNA molecule containing the information needed to synthesize a protein or an RNA are genes. Nucleic acids can store and transmit genetic information from one generation to the next, fundamental to any life form.
Ch 5 –
- List the 4 major types of macromolecules.
- What is an organic molecule?
- What are the characteristics of the carbon molecule?
- What are
functional groups ? - Define monomer and polymer? What molecules are composed of
polymers ? - How are bonds formed to make polymers? How are bonds broken in polymers?
- What are monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides? Give examples of each type.
- What are the subunits of lipids?
- Why do lipids and water not mix?
- What are saturated and unsaturated fatty acids? Which type is healthier for human consumption?
- Defined hydrogenation. Why is this important to fats/oils?
- What is the role of fats and oils in animals?
- How are lipids and phospholipids different?
- Why are phospholipids important?
- What are steroids? Give examples of steroids
- What are waxes?
- What are the subunit / monomer of protein?
- What are the parts of an amino acid?
- How does a polypeptide chain form? How is it broken down?
- Why are there so many different types of protein molecules?
- List and describe the 4 levels protein structure.
- Describe the hemoglobin and collagen protein.
- Describe one example of a change in the protein structure that causes a blood disorder.
- What is denaturation?
Book: Biology (Campbell)
11 edition
Urry. Cain. Wasserman. Minorsky. Reece
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