Unit 2 MT Studyguide

How do the structural characteristics of carbohydrates contribute to their function as a source of energy in organisms?

• Carbohydrates are composed of amino acids that store energy.

• Carbohydrates have a ring structure that allows them to be easily broken down for energy.

• Carbohydrates are made of nucleotides that provide energy.

• Carbohydrates have a lipid structure that stores energy.

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Which of the following best explains how the structure of nucleic acids is related to their function in organisms?

• Nucleic acids are composed of fatty acids that store genetic information.

• Nucleic acids have a double helix structure that allows them to store and transmit genetic information.

• Nucleic acids are made of glucose molecules that provide energy.

• Nucleic acids have a ring structure that stores energy.

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Analyze how the structural differences between proteins and lipids affect their functions in organisms.

• Proteins and lipids both store genetic information due to their similar structures.

• Proteins have a sequence of amino acids that determine their function, while lipids have a hydrophobic structure that makes them ideal for forming cell membranes.

• Proteins and lipids both provide energy due to their ring structures.

• Proteins and lipids both form double helix structures that store energy.

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Evaluate the role of carbohydrates in cellular respiration and how their structure facilitates this process.

• Carbohydrates are not involved in cellular respiration due to their complex structure.

• Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which is used in cellular respiration to produce ATP.

• Carbohydrates form the cell membrane, which is essential for cellular respiration.

• Carbohydrates are used to store genetic information during cellular respiration.

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How does the structure of proteins enable them to act as enzymes in biological reactions?

• Proteins have a rigid structure that prevents them from interacting with other molecules.

• Proteins have a flexible structure that allows them to bind to specific substrates and catalyze reactions.

• Proteins are composed of nucleotides that store energy for reactions.

• Proteins have a hydrophobic structure that makes them insoluble in water.

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Compare and contrast the structural characteristics of lipids and carbohydrates and their roles in energy storage.

• Lipids and carbohydrates both have a double helix structure that stores energy.

• Lipids have long hydrocarbon chains that store energy, while carbohydrates have ring structures that are quickly metabolized for energy.

• Lipids and carbohydrates both store genetic information due to their similar structures.

• Lipids and carbohydrates both form cell membranes due to their hydrophobic nature.

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What is the primary structural feature of nucleic acids that allows them to store genetic information?

• Nucleic acids have a hydrophobic tail that stores genetic information.

• Nucleic acids have a sequence of nucleotides that encode genetic information.

• Nucleic acids are composed of amino acids that store genetic information.

• Nucleic acids have a ring structure that stores genetic information.

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Discuss how the structural characteristics of proteins allow them to perform a wide range of functions in organisms.

• Proteins have a rigid structure that limits their function to energy storage.

• Proteins have a diverse range of amino acid sequences that allow them to perform various functions, including catalysis, transport, and structural support.

• Proteins are composed of nucleotides that store genetic information.

• Proteins have a hydrophobic structure that makes them ideal for forming cell membranes.

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How do the structural characteristics of lipids contribute to their role in forming cell membranes?

• Lipids have a rigid structure that prevents them from forming cell membranes.

• Lipids have a hydrophobic tail and hydrophilic head that allow them to form bilayers in cell membranes.

• Lipids are composed of amino acids that form cell membranes.

• Lipids have a ring structure that stores energy in cell membranes.

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Analyze the impact of the structural differences between nucleic acids and proteins on their respective functions in organisms.

• Nucleic acids and proteins both store energy due to their similar structures.

• Nucleic acids have a sequence of nucleotides that store genetic information, while proteins have a sequence of amino acids that determine their function.

• Nucleic acids and proteins both form cell membranes due to their hydrophobic nature.

• Nucleic acids and proteins both have a double helix structure that stores genetic information.

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