Proteins and Nucleic Acids — Unit test Answers

What would most likely happen to plants if they did not have a waxy outer coating?

Which process is performed by both plants and animals to break down sugars to provide energy in the form of ATP?

A dietician examines the diet of a patient who is complaining that he is unable to build muscle mass. The patient eats mainly fresh fruits, vegetables, pasta, bread, and some fats and oils. Which type of supplement will the dietician most likely recommend?

Which type of macromolecule is made up of subunits that are called amino acids?

Jun is at risk for heart disease so he is watching his cholesterol levels. He refers to the table below to choose what is best for his health.Comparison Chart of Fats Food (14 g)Saturated Fat (g)Monounsaturated Fat (g)Polyunsaturated Fat (g)Butter7.93.70.5Cream cheese3.01.50.2Margarine1.65.43.4Peanut butter1.44.02.6Which snack is the healthiest option for Jun, based on the data in the table?

Where does a peptide bond form?

Which shows the most direct path that carbon can take through the carbon cycle?

The diagram shows a simple lipid.What type of lipid is shown?

Lactose (milk sugar) is a carbohydrate that is formed by combining galactose and glucose. Which term best describes this molecule?

A scientist is working with methane (CH4) and butane (C4H10). Which statement best compares these chemicals?

There are more hydrogen atoms in living organisms than any other atom, but oxygen is more abundant in terms of mass. Why is this statement true?