Biomolecules 1
Polypeptide chains forming sheets and coils as the result of hydrogen bonds are which structure?
Secondary Structure
What type of bond joins monomers to form proteins?
Peptide
Cellulose, starch, and glycogen are examples of what?
Polysaccharide
Carbohydrates are organic molecules that consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in what ratio?
1:2:1
Molecules used as subunits to build larger molecules are called what?
Monomers
The sequence of Amino acids that form a polypeptide chain are which structure?
Primary
An organic compound composed of one or more chains of amino acids is what type of Biomolecules?
Protein
A straight or branched chain of many sugar monomers is a definition for what?
Polysaccharide
A type of covalent bond that joins carbohydrate molecules to one another is called what?
Glycosidic
Starch is an example of what type of carbohydrate?
Polysaccharide
Which is the first structure that forms a functional protein?
Tertiary
What are the most abundant biological molecules?
Carbohydrate
Sucrose is composed of glucose and fructose and found in many foods and drinks as a sweetener and considered what type of carbohydrate?
Disaccharide
Covalent bonding of two molecules to form a larger molecule is called what?
Polymer
The shape or structure of a macromolecule determines it what?
Its Function
A peptide bond forms between two amino acids, when what two groups react?
Carboxyl Or Amino
What Biomolecules function as energy reservoirs and structural materials?
Monosaccharides
The backbones of monosaccharides are composed of 5 or 6 of which element?
Carbon
In order to break two monomers apart, what must occur?
Hydrolysis
How many different amino acids are involved in creating the many proteins in humans?
20-21
A small organic compound with an amine group, a carboxyl group, and one or more groups is what monomer?
Amino Acid
A polysaccharide strengthens hard parts of animals such as insects and crabs is called what?
Chitin
Monomers or the simplest form of carbohydrates are called what?
Monosaccharides
Water forms as a product in which process?
Condensation (Dehydration) Synthesis
How many different nucleic acids are there to make up DNA?
4-5