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ISBN: 9780134156415

Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher: PEARSON

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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) a…

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All of the following are examples of the four major elements contributing to body mass except (a) hydrogen, (b) carbon, (c) nitrogen, (d) sodium, (e) oxygen.

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Ch. 2.1 - What form of energy is found in the food we eat?Ch. 2.1 - What form of energy is used to transmit messages...Ch. 2.1 - What type of energy is available when we are...Ch. 2.2 - What two elements besides H and N make up the bulk...Ch. 2.2 - An element has a mass of 207 and has 125 neutrons...Ch. 2.2 - How do the terms atomic mass and atomic weight...Ch. 2.3 - What is the meaning of the term molecule?Ch. 2.3 - Why is sodium chloride (NaCl) considered a...Ch. 2.3 - Blood contains a liquid component and living...Ch. 2.4 - What kinds of bonds form between water molecules?

Ch. 2.4 - Oxygen (8O) and argon (18A) are both gases. Oxygen...Ch. 2.4 - Assume imaginary compound XY has a polar covalent...Ch. 2.5 - Which reaction type-synthesis, decomposition, or...Ch. 2.5 - Why are many reactions that occur in living...Ch. 2.5 - What specific name is given to decomposition...Ch. 2.6 - Salts are electrolytes. What does that mean?Ch. 2.6 - Which ion is responsible for increased acidity?Ch. 2.6 - To minimize the sharp pH shift that occurs when a...Ch. 2.6 - Prob. 19CYU Ch. 2.7 - Prob. 20CYU Ch. 2.8 - What are the monomers of carbohydrates called?...Ch. 2.8 - What is the animal form of stored carbohydrate...Ch. 2.9 - Prob. 23CYU Ch. 2.10 - What does the name amino acid tell you about the...Ch. 2.10 - What is the primary structure of proteins?Ch. 2.10 - What are the two types of secondary structure in...Ch. 2.10 - How do enzymes reduce the amount of activation...Ch. 2.11 - How do DNA and RNA differ in the bases and sugars...Ch. 2.11 - What are two important roles of DNA?Ch. 2.12 - Glucose is an energy-rich molecule. So why do body...Ch. 2.12 - What change occurs in ATP when it releases energy?Ch. 2 - Which of the following forms of energy is the...Ch. 2 - All of the following are examples of the four...Ch. 2 - The mass number of an atom is (a) equal to the...Ch. 2 - A deficiency in this element can be expected to...Ch. 2 - Which set of terms best describes a proton? (a)...Ch. 2 - The subatomic particles responsible for the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 7MC Ch. 2 - Which of the following does not describe a...Ch. 2 - In a beaker of water, the water-water bonds can...Ch. 2 - When a pair of electrons is shared between two...Ch. 2 - Molecules formed when electrons are shared...Ch. 2 - Which of the following covalently bonded molecules...Ch. 2 - Prob. 13MC Ch. 2 - Factors that accelerate the rate of chemical...Ch. 2 - Prob. 15MC Ch. 2 - Waters importance to living systems reflects (a)...Ch. 2 - Acids (a) release hydroxyl ions when dissolved in...Ch. 2 - Prob. 18MC Ch. 2 - Prob. 19MC Ch. 2 - A chemical has an amine group and an organic acid...Ch. 2 - Prob. 21MC Ch. 2 - Enzymes are organic catalysts that (a) alter the...Ch. 2 - Define or describe energy, and explain the...Ch. 2 - Some energy is lost in energy energy conversion....Ch. 2 - Provide the atomic symbol for each of the...Ch. 2 - Consider the following information about three...Ch. 2 - How many moles of aspirin, C9H8O4, are in a bottle...Ch. 2 - Given the following types of atoms, decide which...Ch. 2 - What are hydrogen bonds and how are they important...Ch. 2 - Prob. 8SAQ Ch. 2 - Differentiate clearly between primary, secondary,...Ch. 2 - Prob. 10SAQ Ch. 2 - Describe the mechanism of enzyme action.Ch. 2 - Explain why, if you pour water into a glass very...

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