miscellanous Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pentagonal ring called?
A
Furanose Ring
2
Q
What is a hexagonal ring called?
A
Pyranose Ring
3
Q
What is the composition of living tissue?
A
C, O, H, N
4
Q
Most abundant chemical in living organisms?
A
Water
5
Q
First respiratory substrate?
A
Carbohydrates
6
Q
Second most abundant organic molecule on earth?
A
Chitin
7
Q
Hyaluronic acid is also known as?
A
Animal cement
8
Q
Plant cement is?
A
Pectin
9
Q
simplest amino acid?
A
glycine
10
Q
Most complex amino acid?
A
Tryptophan
11
Q
Deficiency of protein lead to?
A
Kwashiorkor
12
Q
Variations in protein are due to?
A
Sequence of proteins
13
Q
Which sugar is found only in mammals?
A
Lactose (milk sugar) (mammary glands produce milk)
14
Q
Which type of Rna is present the least?
A
m-RNA (5%)