Principles summary sheet Flashcards
1
Q
List the types of bonds from strongest to weakest
A
Covalent Ionic Hydrogen Hydrophobic interaction Van der Waals
2
Q
Are non-polar or polar hydrophobic interactions stronger?
A
non-polar
3
Q
What are the oxidation states of carbon?
A
Alkane (fats) Alcohol (in carbs) aldehyde carboxylic acid Carbon dioxide
4
Q
What is cellulose?
A
A polysaccharide
5
Q
What type of bond is present in quaternary structure?
A
disulphide bonds hold proteins together
6
Q
Which protein structure is abundant in connective tissue?
A
Collagen triple helix
7
Q
What does the smooth ER synthesise?
A
Steroid hormones
8
Q
What does the rough ER synthesise?
A
Polypeptides
9
Q
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
A
Receives and distributes materials from ER and can also modify proteins