Biomolecules
the four main biomolecules
What are lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids
The name of the molecule which transports genetic information from the nucleus to the cytosol
What is mRNA?
These cells detect odor molecules.
What are olfactory sensory neurons?
A nitrogenous base which is used in RNA but not in DNA.
What is uracil?
The enzyme catalase helps in the breakdown of this molecule.
What is hydrogen peroxide?
These are the monomers of proteins.
What are amino acids?
This structure allows water to cross the cell membrane.
What is aquaporin?
This medication is prescribed for asthma, COPD, and pulmonary fibrosis.
What is albuterol?
Two common structures of the secondary structure of proteins
What are alpha-helices and beta-pleated sheets?
The name of the substance on which an enzyme works
What is a substrate?
A monosaccharide, a disaccharide, and a polysaccharide.
What is glucose, fructose, or galactose?
What is lactose, maltose, or sucrose?
What is amylose, amylopectin, glycogen, or cellulose?
This compound keeps the cell membranes flexible in cold temperatures.
What is cholesterol?
These two functional groups cause serotonin to be polar.
What is the hydroxyl (OH) group?
What is the amine (NH) group?
The name of the covalent bond which connects two amino acids
What is a peptide bond?
This group of enzymes helps in the breakdown of proteins.
What are proteases?
This compound is naturally found in the pits of fruits like almonds, peaches, apricots, and cherries
What is Benzaldehyde?
Cortisol is released by these glands.
What are the adrenal glands?
Benedict's solution test for this kind of carbohydrate and a positive result is indicated by.
What are reducing sugars?
What is a color change from blue to green, orange, or brick red?
Phospholipids have a polar head and a non-polar tail. This adjective describes this quality.
What is amphiphilic?
The name of the place on an enzyme where its molecule binds
Active site
This hormone induces contractions and induces labor.
What is oxytocin?
This gland in the brain produces melatonin.
What is the pineal gland?
These molecules in the cell membrane are primarily responsible for cell recognition.
What are glycolipids and glycoproteins?
The enzyme catalase works best at this temperature and pH.
What is 40 degrees Celsius and a pH of 7?