Macromolecules Review - Protein and NA Focus

Front

What macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?

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Lipids

Front

What is the complementary DNA sequence for ATG?

Back

TAC

Front

Which level of protein structure is determined by the sequence of amino acids?

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Primary structure

Front

What is found in the cell membrane as a bilayer?

Back

Lipids

Front

What does the primary sequence of a protein refer to?

Back

Order of amino acids

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What type of macromolecule are enzymes?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is the function of nucleic acids?

Back

Store and transmit genetic information

Front

What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A glycerol backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group

Front

What is the secondary structure of proteins?

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Folding or coiling of the polypeptide chain into structures like α-helix or β-pleated sheet