CH. 3 Biological Macromolecules Castro BIOL1306

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Which polysaccharide is found in plant cell walls?

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Cellulose is the polysaccharide found in plant cell walls, providing structural support.

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What does the unique sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain represent?

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The unique sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain represents the primary structure of a protein.

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What type of bond joins monomers in carbohydrates?

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Glycosidic linkage is the bond that joins monomers in carbohydrates.

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What does the quaternary structure of a protein involve?

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The quaternary structure of a protein involves interactions between multiple polypeptide subunits.

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose is the sugar found in RNA.

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What are the four main types of biological macromolecules?

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The four main types of biological macromolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biological reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure composed of two strands of nucleotides.