Midterm 1 Flashcards
1
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Types of Biomolecules
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- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Nucleic Acids/Nucleotides
- Lipids
- Other
2
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In types of Biomolecules, what do “others” mean?
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- Metabolites
- Vitamins
- Antibiotics
3
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What are examples of Proteins
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- Rhino Hon (source of keratin)
- Red Blood Cells (source of hemoglobin)
- Firefly luciferase
4
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Examples of Nucleic acids/ Nucleotides
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- DNA Double Helix
- ATP
5
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Examples of Carbohydrates
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- Sugar (Sucrose)
- Cotton (Cellulose)
- Insect shell (Chitin)
6
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Examples of Lipids
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- Fat droplets in Adipose Tissue
- Waxes
7
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How many Biomolecules are listed in the database
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Hundreds to Thousands in each database
8
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What are the important roles of biomolecules
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- Building blocks of cells and life
- Fuel for life
- Engine for Life
9
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What is the importance of Amino Acids
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Building blocks of proteins
10
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How are Amino Acids named?
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- Differ only at R substituent (group)
- There are 5 groups (non-polar, aromatic, positively charged, negatively charged, polar uncharged)
