Biomolecules Questions and Answers
Biology
BiomoleculesThe following pairs of terms are related. For each pair:
a. Define the first term.
b. Then tell how the second term relates to it.
A complete answer will reflect an understanding of both terms. (2 points each)
a) action spectrum, absorption spectrum
b) enzyme, EA
Biology
Biomolecules5- Choose the correct statement among the following:
a) U and C have Purine ring structures
b) U and T have Purine ring structures
c) T and C have Purine ring structures
d) A and G have Purine ring structures
e) None of the above
Biology
BiomoleculesHuman enzymes stop working at high temperatures because they_____
disrupt van der Waals attractions in the enzymes
disrupt hydrogen and ionic bonds in the enzymes
change the three-dimensional shape of the enzymes
all choices
Biology
BiomoleculesRational drug design involves the development or modification of a drug that is designed to interact with a specific biological molecule, the biotarget, to provide a therapeutic benefit. Many of these drugs are designed to activate or inhibit___
A) lipids
B) enzymes
C) nerve cells
D) nucleic acids
Biology
BiomoleculesAn inorganic phosphate (P₁) is
Ophosphate group that is not attached to a molecule
A phosphate group attached to ATP
A phosphate group attached to an inorganic molecule
A phosphate group attached to a glucose (or its derivatives)
Biology
BiomoleculesWhich is an indication that a chemical change is taking place?
Iron changes color when heated.
Gas bubbles form in boiling water.
Solid wax forms when melted wax falls in ice water.
A gas forms when vinegar and baking soda are mixed.
Biology
BiomoleculesAs mentioned in the introduction, pH can also influence enzyme activity. The human catalase enzyme functions best at a pH of 7, whereas the stomach enzyme pepsin functions best at a pH of 2. Research these two enzymes and explain why this difference may occur.
Biology
BiomoleculesAmino acids have different characteristics that determine how they function and where they are found in the cell. Which of these is not one of them?
Nonpolar and hydrophobic
Nonpolar and ionized
Polar and ionized
Polar and hydrophilic
Biology
BiomoleculesWhich amino acid is needed for the biosynthesis of norepinephrine and epinephrine?
a. Alanine
b. Phenylalanine
c. Isoleucine
d. Leucine
e. Serine
Biology
BiomoleculesA biochemical reaction feels warm to the touch. This means that kinetic energy i
leaving the system.
What type of reaction is this?
Choose all that apply
It is exergonic
It is endergonic
It is exothermic
It is endothermic
Biology
BiomoleculesThis week we will be repeating the protein standard curve, and, you will be choosing samples from different milk beverages such as soy milk, oat milk, Muscle Milk or other. You will prepare a serial dilution for each milk sample, prepare each dilution to read absorbance, and then determine the protein concentration of each milk sample.
1. Pip Petor, a student biochemist, requires a 1000 µl total volume of the following dilutions of milk. Describe how she should go about making these dilutions. Hint: Pip Petor should make the 1:100 and 1:1000 dilutions from the
1:10 dilution. (4 pts total)
(i)1:10 dilution of milk
(ii)1:100 dilution of milk
(iii)1:1000 dilution of milk
Biology
BiomoleculesWhich of the following correctly pairs a biomolecule to its function?
A. Cellulose: stores genetic information
B. Enzyme: increases the rate of a reaction
C. Cholesterol: makes the cell walls of plant cells
D. Glucose: makes the cell membrane's phospholipid bilayer
Biology
BiomoleculesWhich of the following serve as antibodies?
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids
proteins
Biology
BiomoleculesExplain why macromolecules are so important to the existence of living organisms
Be sure to include:
Each macromolecule by name
The structure of at least one macromolecule and how it helps with its function
What the function is and how it is important to the body
Biology
BiomoleculesIn Mitosis, a cell divides cells.
2; 4; 2; 4
2; 4; 1; 2
2; 2; 2; 4
1; 2; 2; 4
1; 2; 1; 2
Biology
BiomoleculesThe function of chaperone proteins is to:
1. Increase the flexibility of a protein
2. Help proteins fold correctly
3. Increase the chances of a protein to interact with other proteins
4. Form a complex with the protein they chaperone
Biology
BiomoleculesList the steps of the lectin pathway, define lectin, and the function of the mannose binding lectin.
Biology
BiomoleculesIf bacteria fermented the carbohydrate that is in the medium, then____is produced, and this would cause that the ___change the color of the media.
gas; growth of the organism
peptones; pH indicator
ammonium; reagent
acid; methyl red
acid; phenol red
Biology
BiomoleculesDenaturation of protein destroyes the following interactions except:
1. peptide bonds of polypeptide chain
2. Hydorgen bonds and hydrophobic interactions
3. Disulfide bonds between side chains
4. lonic bonds between side chains
Biology
BiomoleculesWhich of the following interactions maintain the protein secondary structures?
1. Alpha helices and beta sheets stabilized by hydrogen bonds
2. Hydrophobic interactions
3. Disulfide bonds
4. Covalent bonds
Biology
BiomoleculesWhich of the following is NOT a feature of protein domain?
1. any segment of a polypeptide chain that can fold independently into a compact, stable structure
2. Protein domains are often identified with a specific function
3. The functions of a newly identified protein can usually be predicted by its domains
4. A protein domain usually contains between 40 and 350 amino acids-folded into a helices and ß sheets and other
elements of secondary structure
5. Most eukaryotic proteins have only one spatially distinct module, or domain
6. Shuffling of domains during evolution creates proteins with unique combinations of activities
Biology
BiomoleculesThe role of hydrophobic interaction in folding proteins into their tertiary and quaternary structure includes:
1. The nonpolar (hydrophobic) side tend to cluster in the interior of the folded protein. In contrast, polar side chains tend
to arrange themselves near the outside of the folded protein, where they can form hydrogen bonds with water and
with other polar molecules
2. In an aqueous environment, hydrophobic molecules, including the nonpolar side chains of particular amino acids,
tend to be forced together to minimize their disruptive effect on the hydrogen-bonded network of the surrounding
water molecules.
3. Hydrophobic side chains form higrogen bonds with polar side chain inside a protein
4. Hydrophobic side chains tend to interact with water molecules inside a protein
Biology
BiomoleculesList the major subdivisions or components for each of the four types of compounds-carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids-within living organisms. For example, fats are one major subdivision of lipids.
Biology
BiomoleculesThe cellular region where ribosomes are assembled is the
a. nucleolus
b. Endoplasmic Reticulum
c. nucleus
d. lysosomes
Biology
BiomoleculesSulfa drugs like Bactrim, given for bacterial infections, inhibit bacteria by blocking folic acid synthesis. The precursor molecule of folic acid is para- amino benzoic acid (PABA). Interestingly, PABA has a structure very similar to a sulfa drug. If a sulfa drug is present, the bacterial enzyme will bind the sulfa drug because of structural similarity. This is an example of
Select one:
a. enzyme induction
b. enzyme repression
c. noncompetitive inhibition
d. competitive inhibition
e. catabolite repression
Biology
BiomoleculesCastration (removal of the testis) which result in rise of which of these hormones?
(A) TSH and FSH
(B) ACTH and LH
(C) ACTH and TSH
(D) LH and FSH
(E) None of the above
B
E
D
A
C
Biology
BiomoleculesALL are lipid soluble- hormones EXCEPT
(A) Triiodothyronine
(B) Nitric Oxide
(C) Aldosterone
(D) Progesterone
(E) Insulin
B
C
D
E
A
Biology
BiomoleculesThe following table describes five molecules that belong to the same class.
Molecule
Hemoglobin
Amylase
Immunoglobulin
Collagen
Aquaporin
Function
transports oxygen in the blood
an enzyme that breaks down starch
an antibody produced in response to an invading particle
the main structural component of connective tissues
transports water in and out of the cell
Which class of biomolecule do the molecules in the table belong to?
A lipids
B. carbohydrates
C. proteins
D. nucleic acids
Biology
BiomoleculesProteins-large complex molecules-are major building blocks of all living organisms. Discuss the following in relation to proteins.
a. The chemical composition and levels of structure of proteins
Biology
Biomolecules(1 point) There are 4 amino acids below. Draw a large RECTANGLE
acid. Draw a large CIRCLE around the one Polar amino acid.
Biology
Biomolecules(2points) Explain the difference between essential and nonessential amino acids. Please define
both. How many of each are there? Which ones are essential? What is a "complete protein?"
What is an "incomplete protein?" Give examples of each. How would a vegan or vegetarian use
2 different incomplete proteins to create a meal that has the full complement of amino acids?
Please give at least 3 examples of meals that utilize pairing of 2 incomplete but complementary
proteins.
Biology
Biomolecules1. John likes to make oatmeal cookies. Each oatmeal cookie supplies about 67 kcal, and includes 3 g of fat, 9 g of carbohydrate, and 1
g of protein. Calculate the approximate kcal contributed by fat, by protein, and by carbohydrate. Enter numbers only (no units or
symbols).
1a. Kcal in the cookie from fat:
1b. Kcal in the cookie from carbohydrate:
1c. Kcal in the cookie from protein:
2. Each oatmeal cookie supplies about 67 kcal total. Calculate the approximate percentages of total kilocalories in the cookie that are
contributed by fat, by carbohydrate, and by protein.
2a. Percent of total kcal from fat:
2b. Percent of total kcal from carbohydrate:
2c. Percent of total kcal from protein:
Biology
BiomoleculesUsing the appropriate bond energies, calculate the heat of reaction ΔH for the following reaction:
You can find a table of bond energies by using the Data button on the ALEKS toolbar.
Biology
BiomoleculesMany oxygen containing organic compounds are called by common names. Draw the
structures of the following.
1. Acetic acid (ethanoic acid)
2. Glycerol (1,2,3-propanetriol)
3. Formaldehyde (methanal)
4. Acetone or dimethyl ketone (propanone)
5. Isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol)
6. Ethyl alcohol (ethanol)
7. Phenol (hydroxybenzene)
Biology
Biomolecules26. The pediatric IV bags of glucose also often contain 0.9% NaCl because if the glucose gets
taken up by the cells, then the IV fluid added essentially becomes hypotonic water. This.
is sometimes called "DNS" (dextrose normal saline). The salt keeps the fluid isotonic.
How many grams of NaCl would be in 750ml of DNS?
Biology
BiomoleculesMarshmallows and
other simple sugars will
ignite easily because
they have a low
A. tolerance for interaction
B. potential energy
C. activation energy
D. spontaneous
Biology
BiomoleculesReception of a signal by a cell is dependent on
the type of protein present in the
cell's [?].
A.
intron
sequence
B
phospho-
lipid
bilayer
C
nucleus
Biology
BiomoleculesArguably the most
important
macromolecule is _,
which is configured
with unique structural
and functional
properties.
A. carbohydrate
B. lipid
C. glucose
D. protein
Biology
BiomoleculesThe
electronegative
atom that gives water
its unique properties
A. h.
B. Hydrogen.
C. oxygen.
D. Ox.
is
Biology
BiomoleculesC, H, O, N and P are
found in
A. 96% of DNA molecules.
B. 96% of all living matter.
C. the primordial soup.
D. abiotic matter only.
Biology
Biomolecules2. We thought this was not going to end well, but to our surprise, the Good Samaritan ran
into the road and grabbed our little puppy, Eli, before the semi truck could hit him.
Sent
What is the allusion in this sentence?
What does this allusion mean? ......
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Biology
BiomoleculesThe difference between
a primary and
secondary structure of
an enzyme is
A. a beta helix
B. peptide bonding
C. 3-D shape
D. folding
Biology
BiomoleculesA(n) inhibitor slows the reaction rate because the products are blocking the active site from the substrate.
A. competitive
B. non-competitive
C. allosteric
D. retroactive
Biology
BiomoleculesThe two main "shuttle buses" of cellular respiration are [?] and [ ].
Pyruvate
Acetyl COA
NAD+
Biology
BiomoleculesMy granola bar has 4g of Fat, 18g of Carbohydrates, and 2g of Protein. Using the previous question for your calculations, how many Calories are in my granola bar
Biology
BiomoleculesWhich ONE of the following is the most important factor when it comes to producing fatty acid tails?
The presence and inhibition by palmitoyl CoA.
The availability of Coenzyme A.
The export of citrate from the mitochondria.
The activity of acyltransferases.
Biology
BiomoleculesThe normal induction dosage that my wife gives for the drug Propofol is 1.8 mg/kg. How much propofol should she give her 90kg patient to make them go to sleep? (Dr. Conrad Murray got this problem wrong and killed Michael Jackson!)
Biology
BiomoleculesWhich of the following is NOT a step of the cell cycle?
A. growth
C. translation
B. division
D. replication
Biology
BiomoleculesThe first step of glycolysis consumes energy. Two high energy ATP molecules phosphorylate glucose. How do ATP molecules store energy?
a) High energy bonds between phosphate groups
b) Conjugated double bonds store high amounts of energy
c) Their small size allows for concentrated energy
d) In the adenosine ring
Biology
BiomoleculesSo in summary, glycolysis breaks down glucose into 2 pyruvate molecules. How many carbon atoms does one molecule of pyruvate contain?
a) 3 carbon atoms
b) 6 carbon atoms
c) 4 carbon atoms
d) 1 carbon atom