Pearson eText Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology -- Instant Access (Pearson+)

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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk

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define organic molecules and explain why carbon is so important to life?

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Ch. 3.1 - which of these is/are polar molecules? (you may...Ch. 3.1 - define organic molecules and explain why carbon is...Ch. 3.1 - explain why functional groups are important in...Ch. 3.1 - name and describe the properties of seven...Ch. 3.2 - define organic molecules and explain why carbon is...Ch. 3.3 - Describe hydrolysis of this molecule.Ch. 3.3 - describe the major types of carbohydrates?Ch. 3.3 - provide examples of each type of carbohydrate and...Ch. 3.4 - Look up the rest of the amino acids and. based on...Ch. 3.4 - Infectious prions such as those that cause mad cow...

Ch. 3.4 - Why do many proteins, when heated excessively....Ch. 3.4 - Why a Perm Is (Temporarily) Permanent?Ch. 3.4 - describe protein subunits and how proteins are...Ch. 3.4 - explain the four levels of protein structure and...Ch. 3.4 - list several functions of proteins and provide...Ch. 3.4 - Prob. 4CYL Ch. 3.5 - describe the general structure of nucleotides?Ch. 3.5 - list three different functions of nucleotides?Ch. 3.5 - explain how nucleic acids are synthesized?Ch. 3.5 - give two examples of nucleic acids and their...Ch. 3.5 - Puzzling Proteins All cells use DNA as a blueprint...Ch. 3.6 - What kind of reaction breaks this molecule apart?Ch. 3.6 - An obese 55-year-old woman consults her physician...Ch. 3.6 - Why are steroid hormones able to diffuse through...Ch. 3.6 - compare and contrast the structure and synthesis...Ch. 3.6 - describe the functions of fats, oils, and waxes?Ch. 3.6 - Prob. 3CYL Ch. 3.6 - Prob. 1CT Ch. 3 - Polar molecules a. dissolve in lipids. b. are...Ch. 3 - Prob. 2MC Ch. 3 - Prob. 3MC Ch. 3 - Which of the following is not composed of...Ch. 3 - Prob. 5MC Ch. 3 - In organic molecules made of chains of subunits,...Ch. 3 - Prob. 2FIB Ch. 3 - Prob. 3FIB Ch. 3 - Prob. 4FIB Ch. 3 - Fill in the following with the appropriate type of...Ch. 3 - Prob. 1RQ Ch. 3 - List the four principal classes of biological...Ch. 3 - Prob. 3RQ Ch. 3 - Prob. 4RQ Ch. 3 - Prob. 5RQ Ch. 3 - Describe the synthesis of a protein from amino...Ch. 3 - Where in nature do we find cellulose? Where do we...Ch. 3 - Based on their structure, sketch and explain how...Ch. 3 - Prob. 2AC Ch. 3 - Prob. 3AC

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Solution Summary: The author explains that biological polymers are formed by the removal of water and are broken down by adding water. Hydrolysis breaks the molecule into its original subunits.

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