tuesdays quiz Flashcards
2 functional groups in amino acids
1) carboxyl (-COOH)
2) amino (-NH2)
what subunits make up proteins?
amino acids
amino acids are linked together to make proteins by removing a molecule of _______ in a process called _____________.
first blank- water
second blank- condesation
(dehydration synthesis)
chains of amino acids make ____________ which can join together to make a ________.
first blank- polypeptide
second blank- protein
________ bonds form when water is removed to hold ______ acids together
first blank- peptide
second blank- amino
nucleic acids carry ________ information in a molecule called ____ or _______________ _________ acid.
first blank- genetic
second blank- DNA
third blank- deoxyribose
fourth blank- nucleic
DNA has the instructions for making a cells _______.
protein
the nucleic acid ____ copies DNA so ________ can be made.
first blank- RNA
second blank- protein
____________ are the subunits making up nucleic acid
nucleotides
the 3 parts of a nucleotide are a 5 carbon _______, a phosphate and a nitrogen ____.
first blank- sugar
second blank- base
____ is a high energy molecule made from a __________ with __ phosphates
first blank- ATP
second blank- nucleotide
third blank- 3