MSN 6050 Module 5 Quiz

_______________ describes the transfer and use of energy in a biological system.  It relies heavily on the understanding of thermodynamics – the branch of chemistry, biology and physics that deals with the transfer of heat  or energy

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

measure of change of heat between reactants and products of a reaction

What condition / disease was discussed in the lecture that is associated with remodeling of GAG, often associated with advanced glycation end products and oxidative stress ?

Match the followingMatch the term with its definition 

• Large complexes of negatively charged heteropolysaccharide

• Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid)

• Correct Answer

  A very long Glycosaminoglycan, serves as attachment for a variety of other GAGs

• Glycosaminoglycans (GAG)

• Found in the ECM and outer surface of the cells where they help form the sugary signaling layer know

• Proteoglycans

• Correct Answer

  a class of proteins that have a carbohydrate group attached to the polypeptide chain

• Glycoproteins

The _________ and ileum (both small intestine) absorb the monosaccharides through the cell membrane of the enterocytes

Digestion begins in the mouth!  What is the enzyme responsible for digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth?

Starch branches with a(n)______________, whereas cellulose is unbranched with a (n) ____________________

• α(1,6) glycosidic bond , β(1,4) glycosidic bond

• β(1,4) glycosidic bond, α(1,6) glycosidic bond

Glycogen, Starch and Cellulose  are all made from glucose  monomers.

• True

• False

In plants, glucose is formed as __________________ where there are two forms: amylose and amylopectin.

The bonds that link sugars are called _________.