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Biochemistry Flashcards

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the study of chemical reactions and pathways of living cells and organisms

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Biochemistry

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What are the 4 types of macromolecules relevant to biochem?

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  1. Proteins
  2. Carbohydrates
  3. Lipids
  4. Nucleic Acids
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serves as the building blocks for cells and carry out cellular functions for all living organisms

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Macromolecules

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larger substance made of simpler substances

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Polymer

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smaller substances that make up larger substances

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Monomer

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a molecule with a central carbon that binds to a hydrogen atom, two functional groups, and a variable side chain

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Amino Acid

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What are the 2 functional groups of Amino Acids?

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  1. Amine Group (-NH2)
  2. Carboxyl Group (-COOH)
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8
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dictates the unique chemical properties and functions associated with each of the amino acids

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R Group

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9
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amino acids that can be synthesized by the body

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Essential Amino Acids

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Amino acids are obtained in what 2 ways?

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  1. Made by the body
  2. Diet
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What 2 ways can Amino Acids be abbreviated? Give an example.

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  1. Three Letters
  2. Single Letter
    Ex: Glycine = “Gly” or “G”
    Tryptophan = “Trp” or “W”
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12
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a covalent bond formed between 2 amino acids via a dehydration reaction

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Peptide Bond

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short links of 2 or more amino acids

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Peptide

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when many amino acids are bonded together

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Polypeptide Chain

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formed when several polypeptides are folded together into a specific shape

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Protein

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the process of amino acids turning into into peptides and proteins through the formation of a peptide bond

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Polymerization

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the enzyme that catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds

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Peptidyl Transferase

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18
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an amino acid in a peptide or polypeptide once the water molecule has been removed

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Residue

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19
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Alanine

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Ala

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20
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Glycine

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Gly

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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Isoleucine

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Ile

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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Leucine

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Leu

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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Proline

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Pro

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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Valine

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Val

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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Phenylalanine

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Phe

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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Tryptophan

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Trp

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27
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Tyrosine

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Tyr

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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Aspartic Acid

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Asp

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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Glutamic Acid

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Glu

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30
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Arginine

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Arg

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31
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Histidine

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His

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32
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Lysine

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Lys

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33
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Serine

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Ser

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34
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Threonine

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Thr

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35
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Cysteine

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Cys

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36
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Methionine

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Met

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37
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Asparagine

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Asn

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38
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Amino Acid Abbreviations:

Glutamine

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Gln

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39
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How many different structure levels can proteins have? What are they?

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4 total
Primary Structure
Secondary Structure
Tertiary Structure
Quaternary Structure

40
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the unique sequence of amino acid residue in a polypeptide chain

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Primary Structure

41
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the local folding of a polypeptide in some regions of the chain due to the hydrogen bonding between the amino acids of that polypeptide chain

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Secondary Structure

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What are the 2 types of local structures in protein?

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  1. Alpha-Helices
  2. Beta-Pleated Sheets
43
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occurs when a peptide chain coils into a helix + hydrogen bonds form between coils to stabilize the structure

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Alpha-Helices (secondary structure)

44
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occurs when portions of the polypeptide chain turn back on itself + have hydrogen bonding between amino hydrogens and carbonyl oxygens

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Beta-Pleated Sheets (secondary structure)

45
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the overall three-dimensional structure of a polypeptide and determines its function

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Tertiary Structure

46
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the arrangement of multiple, smaller polypeptide chains to form a larger, functional protein

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Quaternary Structure

47
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a protein that breaks down other proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids (during digestion) so they can be incorporated into the body for nutrition

48
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the process of a protein unfolding from its natural structure due to changes in pH, temperature and salt concentration

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Denaturation

49
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proteins that speed up a chemical reaction but are not consumed or produced by the reaction

50
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a reactant in a chemical reaction

51
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a binding area for a reactant on an enzyme

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Active Site

52
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a series of reactions in which carbon dioxide and water are converted to glucose and oxygen

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Photosynthesis

53
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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O&raquo_space;> C6H12O6 + 6O2

54
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What is the primary energy source for plants and animals?

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Carbohydrates

55
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What are 3 types of carbohydrates?

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  1. Monosaccharides
  2. Disaccharides
  3. Polysaccharides
56
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the simplest form of carbohydrates and cannot be broken down into simpler sugars

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Monosaccharide

57
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What 2 forms are monosaccharides found as in nature?

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  1. Cyclic Form
  2. Open-Chain Form
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What 3 things do most monosaccharides have?

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  1. 5 or 6 carbon atoms
  2. Alcohol groups on their carbons
  3. Carbonyl Group (C=O)
59
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What do the alcohol groups on the carbons of monosaccharides allow them to do? Why is this helpful?

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The alcohol groups allow the monosaccharide to form hydrogen bonds with water.

This makes the monosaccharide water soluble.

60
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Give some examples of monosaccharides

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Glucose, Galactose, and Fructose

Ribose (RNA) and Deoxyribose (DNA)

61
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2 sugars bonded together to form a larger sugar molecule that can be broken down into simpler sugars

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Disasccharide

62
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Give 2 examples of disaccharides

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  1. Sucrose
  2. Lactose
63
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polymer chains of many monosaccharide molecules

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Polysaccharides

64
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polymers of biological molecules

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Biopolymers

65
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Give 3 examples of polysaccharides

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  1. Glycogen
  2. Starch
  3. Cellulose
66
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stores energy in the muscles and livers of humans and other animals

67
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water-soluble, helical structures with alcohol groups readily available for hydrogen bonding

68
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forms hydrogen bonds between its strands to form sheets, making it insoluble and more rigid

69
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insoluble in water and passes through the digestive tract unchanged; collects unwanted residue as it passes through the digestive tract

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Dietary Fiber

70
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All polysaccharide biopolymers are made from what type of monomers?

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Glucose Monomers

71
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How are the differing roles and functions of glycogen, cellulose and starch reflected in nature?

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It’s reflected in their differing structures

72
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nonpolar, water-insoluble molecules that are found in the cells and tissues of living organisms

73
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What are the 2 classifications of Lipids?

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  1. Simple Lipids
  2. Complex Lipids
74
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simple lipids that have long chains of carbon atoms bonded only to hydrogen with a carboxyl group (-COOH) at the end

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Fatty Acids

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Simple Lipids contain what 3 things?

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  1. Carbon
  2. Hydrogen
  3. Oxygen
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Complex Lipids contain what 4 things?

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  1. Carbon
  2. Hydrogen
  3. Oxygen
  4. Additional Elements (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, or Sulfur)
77
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What are the 4 major groups of lipids?

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  1. Triglycerides
  2. Phospholipids
  3. Steroids
  4. Waxes
78
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3 fatty acids chains + glycerol

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Triglyceride

79
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a hydrocarbon with 3 alcohol functional groups (3-OH groups)

80
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fats that contain at least one double bond

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Unsaturated Fats

81
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fats without any carbon double bonds

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Saturated Fats

82
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Give examples of unsaturated vs saturated fats

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Unsaturated - Fish, Avocados, Tree Nuts

Saturated - animal fats

83
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a lipid molecule that is made up of 2 fatty acid tails and a phosphate group head

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Phospholipid

84
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The part of the phospholipid that is hydrophilic, polar and contains a phosphate group

85
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The part of the phospholipid that is hydrophobic, nonpolar, and contains 2 fatty acid chains

86
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simple lipids that are characterized by a base structure of 4 connected hydrocarbon rings

87
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Name 3 biologically important steroids

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  1. Sex Hormones
  2. Cholesterol
  3. Prednisone
88
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a long-chain fatty acid + a long-chain alcohol

89
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many carbons with an -OH attached to the end

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Long-Chain Alcohol

90
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What are the 2 major classes of Nucleic Acids?

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  1. Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
  2. Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
91
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What are the nitrogenous bases of RNA and which match together?

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Cytosine (C) > Guanine (G)
Adenine (A) > Uracil (U)

92
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What are the nitrogenous bases of DNA and which match together?

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Cytosine (C) > Guanine (G)
Adenine (A) > Thymine (T)

93
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What is the difference in function between RNA and DNA?

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RNA - copies genetic information
DNA - stores genetic information

94
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complex organic substance whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain

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Nucleic Acid

95
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the monomer building blocks that make up RNA and DNA

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Nucleotide

96
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Nucleotides consist of what 3 things?

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  1. 5-carbon Sugar
  2. Phosphate Group
  3. Nitrogenous Bases
97
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What 4 things make up an Amino Acid?

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  1. Central alpha-carbon atom that everything else binds to
  2. A hydrogen atom
  3. 2 Functional Groups
  4. An R group

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