Introduction to Biochem Flashcards
1
Q
ammonia is a source of
A
nitrogen
2
Q
sp3 hybridization geometry
A
tetrahedral
3
Q
sp2 hybridization geometry
A
trigonal planar
4
Q
organic elements
A
H, C, N, O, S
5
Q
bonding in organic chemistry is primarily
A
covalent
6
Q
macromolecules are always
A
polymers
7
Q
living things use ______ handed amino acids, and ______ handed sugars
A
left, right
8
Q
L - amino acids have a ________ configuration
A
S
9
Q
D - glucose has a ______ configuration
A
R
10
Q
all amino acids in eukaryotic protein are ____ (L or D)
A
L - amino acids
11
Q
S configuration =
A
counter clockwise
12
Q
R configuration =
A
clockwise
13
Q
proteins start at the ______ terminal
A
amino (N-)
14
Q
proteins stop at the ______ terminal
A
carboxyl (C-)
15
Q
nucleic acids are connected through what kind of bond
A
phosphodiester bonds
