Lipids

Question 1

Proteins are made from amino acids. An amino acid has three parts that are joined to a central carbon atom. Identify the three parts that create an amino acid.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: amino group; C: carboxyl group; D: R group

Question 2

Using the drop-down menus, label the parts of an amino acid.Label ALabel BLabel C

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: R group; B: carboxyl group; C: amino group; D: R group; E: carboxyl group; F: amino group; G: R group; H: carboxyl group; I: amino group

Question 3

Use the drop-down menus to label the parts of a nucleotide.Label ALabel BLabel CLabel DLabel ELabel F

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: phosphate group; B: sugar (deoxyribose ); C: nitrogenous base; D: phosphate group; E: sugar (deoxyribose); F: nitrogenous base; G: phosphate group; H: sugar (deoxyribose); I: nitrogenous base; J: phosphate group; K: sugar (ribose); L: nitrogenous base; M: phosphate group; N: sugar (ribose); O: nitrogenous base; P: phosphate group; Q: sugar (ribose); R: nitrogenous base

Question 4

Which statement about nucleic acids is true?Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.; B: The nucleic acid DNA is the blueprint for life.; C: DNA holds the instructions for all structures and functions of an organism.; D: The nucleic acid RNA “reads” the instructions from DNA to construct proteins

Question 5

Check your understanding. Which functions did you include in your list?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: provide structure; B: transport substances; C: fight diseases; D: regulate cell processes; E: send messages; F: create movement

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