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ISBN: 9780321962751

Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 3, Problem 13TYU

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Proteins, which have diverse functions in a cell, are all polymers of the same Kinds of monomers—amino acids. Write a short essay (100-150 words) that discusses how the structure of amino acids allows this one type of polymer to perform so many functions.

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Ch. 3.4 - Why are human sex hormones considered lipids?Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 3CC Ch. 3.5 - Why does a denatured protein no longer function...Ch. 3.5 - What parts of a polypeptide participate in the...Ch. 3.5 - WHAT IF? Where would you expect a polypeptide...Ch. 3.6 - DRAW IT Go to Figure 3.27a and, for the top three...Ch. 3.6 - Prob. 2CC Ch. 3.7 - How would sequencing the entire genome of an...Ch. 3.7 - Given the function of DNA, why would you expect...Ch. 3 - Prob. 1TYU Ch. 3 - Which functional group is not present in this...Ch. 3 - MAKE CONNECTIONS Which chemical group is most...Ch. 3 - Prob. 4TYU Ch. 3 - Which of the following statements concerning...Ch. 3 - The structural level of a protein least a fleeted...Ch. 3 - Enzymes that break down DNA catalyze the...Ch. 3 - Prob. 8TYU Ch. 3 - The molecular formula for glucose is C6H12O6. What...Ch. 3 - Construct a table that organizes the following...Ch. 3 - Prob. 11TYU Ch. 3 - Prob. 12TYU Ch. 3 - FOCUS ON ORGANIZATION Proteins, which have diverse...Ch. 3 - Prob. 14TYU Ch. 3 - SYNTHESIZE YOUR KNOWLEDGE Given that the function...

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