Biomolecules

Question 1

What are the 3 elements carbohydrates are composed of

Answer 1

C H O

Question 2

What are carbohydrates polymers of

Answer 2

Monosaccharides

Question 3

What are examples of monosaccharides

Answer 3

Glucose
Fructose
Ribose

Question 4

What are examples of disaccharides

Answer 4

Lactose
Sucrose
Maltose

Question 5

What are examples of polysaccharides

Answer 5

Starch
Cellulose glycogen

Question 6

What are lipids

Answer 6

Family of organic compounds that are soluble in water

Question 7

What is the role of lipids

Answer 7

Energy source
Membrane structure
Animal insulation
Hormone synthesis
Vitamin synthesis

Question 8

What are the 4 main types of lipids

Answer 8

Triacylglycerols
Phospholipids
Sterols
Glycolipids

Question 9

What are polymers of glucose molecules held together by

Answer 9

Alpha 1-4 glycosidic bond

Question 10

Where are carbohydrates found in the body

Answer 10

Blood glucose
Liver
Muscle

Question 11

What is glycogen held together with

Answer 11

Alpha 1-4 glycosidic bonds

Question 12

What is cellulose held together with

Answer 12

Beta 1-4 glycosidic bonds

Question 13

Cellulose can’t be broken down by what animal

Answer 13

Non ruminants

Question 14

What is the main form of lipid found in the body

Answer 14

TAGS

Question 15

What are emulsifiers

Answer 15

Phospholipids and can keep water and oil mixed

Question 16

What is an example of a sterol

Answer 16

Cholesterol

Question 17

What is cholesterol required for

Answer 17

Synthesis of sex hormones
Vitamin D
Bile salts

Question 18

What bases are purines

Answer 18

A G

Question 19

What bases are pyramidines

Answer 19

C T U

Question 20

How are nucleotides joined together

Answer 20

Phosphodiester bonds

Question 21

What bond makes up dna helix

Answer 21

Hydrogen

Question 22

How many bonds does C and G have

Answer 22

3

Question 23

How many bonds does T and A have

Answer 23

2