Swe Chem 02- Biochemistry Basics Flashcards
1
Q
4 major classes of biomolecules
A
Protein
Carbohydrate
Lipids (fats)
Nucleic acid
2
Q
Linkage in protein
A
Peptide bonds
3
Q
Linkage in carbohydrates
A
Alpha glucose bond (glycosidic bond)
1-4 down
Beta glucose bond
1-4 up, down
Alfa branching bond
1-6
4
Q
Lipid branching
A
-
5
Q
Nucleic acid linking
A
5’ - 3’ bonding
Phosphate group attached to C3’s OH group