Proteins, which have diverse functions in a cell, are all polymers of the samekinds of monomers—amino acids. Write a short essay (100–150 words) that discusses how the structure of amino acids allows this one type of polymer to perform so many functions.

Q: Which of the following is used to define lipids? A) The presence of a specific functional group. B)…

A: Most of the cellular compounds are made of carbon molecules, hence are organic molecules. Lipids…

Q: What changes in the structure of each polysaccharide affect its gelling property? Explain in five…

A: The gelation occurs in polysaccharide (they form it) because of the formation of intra- and…

Q: What is the general name for a monosaccharides which has 6 carbons 5 carbons • 3 carbons

A: Carbohydrates are classified into three types on the basis of the number of sugar units they…

Q: Certain fats are important components of a healthy diet. But trans-fats are associated with…

A: Trans fats are unsaturated (with double or triple bonds) in nature. Cis fats are found naturally in…

Q: Draw the basic structure of a named lipid and identify its 2 main types of component.

A: A lipid is any of a diverse group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water. They include…

Q: The general structure of all amino acids is the same, except; c. Lysine d. Glycine a. Proline b.…

A: Amino acids are important biomolecules. The amino acids form peptide bonds to form proteins. Apart…

Q: Describe the difference in structure between a simple carbohydrate and thecomplex carbohydrates.

A: Carbohydrates are defined as one of the three primary and essential classes of foods and an energy…

Q: What is lipid? Explain their characteristics by classifying them.

A: The macromolecules that are produced by living organisms and are involved in biological processes…

Q: Describe the general characteristics of lipids.

A: Answer- Lipid is a biomolecule that is made up of a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails. They…

Q: Gelatin is a mixture of protein and water that is mostly water.Explain how the water-protein mixture…

A: Gelatin is a colorless, translucent in appearance is a food ingredient which is tasteless in nature.…

Q: Match the following macromolecules:___Polysaccharides               (a) Protein___Polypeptide…

A: Macromolecules as the name represent “macro” means large molecules. These macromolecules are made up…

Q: If you knew everything about the properties of the 20 common (proteinous) amino acids, would you be…

A: A protein is a complex substance that consists of amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds.

Q: Amino acids join together to make what type of macromolecule? What are some of the functions of…

A: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are the four primary types of biological…

Q: Based on what you know about glycosidic bonds, propose a scheme for formation of covalent bonds…

A: Introduction: A glycosidic bond is formed between the hydroxyl group of one sugar and the anomeric…

Q: One molecule of dietary fat is made by joining three molecules of __________ to one molecule of…

A: Dietary fats are considered as one of the important molecule present in living beings which is…

Q: OH H. OH ОН OH O A -O- H. H. OH Но O. HI

A: Trisaccharide is made up of three monosaccharide units, it is a type of oligosaccharide. In…

Q: The question is : Examples of polysaccharides that have 1,6 bonding are ___ and ____

A: Polysaccharide as the name suggests that “poly” means many and “saccharides” mean carbohydrates or…

Q: The amide linkages of proteins are referred to as________________________.

A: Introduction: Proteins are major biomolecules that consist of long chains of amino acids. The…

Q: there a relationship between the structure and function of the di-, oligo-, and polysaccharides

A: Asked : If there is relationship between structure and function of given carbohydrates

Q: What type of bond (name other than covalent) that holds the monomers of carbohydrates together?

A: A Glycosidic bond or linkage joins a sugar (carbohydrate) molecules to another group. When two…

Q: determine what group of lipid does the structure belong to? is it terpene, TAG, glycolipid or what

A: The group of given lipid structure is asked.

Q: An experiment involving putting a person on diet consisting predominantly of the polysaccharide…

A: As the given polysaccharide is the structure of starch. Starch is stored as a form of sugar glucose…

Q: Refer to the accompanying figure to answer the following question(s). R R EN-C-C-N-C-C-O-H H H А. В.…

A: Q. At which bond would water need to be added to achieve hydrolysis of the peptide, back to its…

Q: Select the FOUR correct statements about glycosylation of proteins

A: There are two types of glycosylation -  1) O linked - which starts  at Golgi body and also finishes…

Q: Proteins are made up of stands of ____________

A: Proteins are made up of stands of amino acids. The amino acids are linked together to form the…

Q: A triglyceride consists of (a) glycerol plus three fatty acids, (b) a sugar-phosphate backbone to…

A: Introduction: The correct choice is option a) glycerol plus three fatty acids

Q: What is the bond that joins 2 or more carbohydrate monomers together

A: Carbohydrates are biomolecules that are made up of monomers called monosaccharides. Two…

Q: A pentose sugar is a part of the monomer used to build which type of macromolecule?

A: Monomers of various length linked together to form polymers. Pentose sugar contains 5 carbon atoms.

Q: How does the degree of unsaturation and structure of fats affects its functionality, for example in…

A: Fats are essential macronutrients. There are several forms of dietary fat, and some are far more…

Q: If you made two chains of proteins using different amino acids, would the tertiary structure of the…

A: The tertiary structure of the protein is a three-dimensional shape of the protein. The secondary…

Q: Which of the following pairs are both structural polysaccharides? cellulose and chitin amylose and…

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Which of the following statements about proteins is FALSE?

A: Proteins are long chain structure that has a no. of amino acids. These may be classified as…

Q: The covalent bond that joins glycerol and a fatty acid together (once dehydration synthesis has…

A: 7) glycerol is a polyhydric alcohol , having three hydroxyl groups  fatty acids are long chain alkyl…

Q: Define the following terms: a. lipid b. cis-isomer c. trans-isomer d. fatty acid e. anandamine

A: Fatty acids, waxes, soaps, detergent, etc belong to lipids. Isomers are molecules which consists of…

Q: What is the pH value where the protein molecule carries no electrical charge? a. isoelectric b.…

A: The pH refers to the indication of whether a substance is an acid or base. Acidic substances lie at…

Q: What properties does a phospholipid head group impart to the lipid, and why is that useful for a…

A: Fatty acids are important micromolecules which combine together to form lipids in plants, animals…

Q: Bonds that link monosaccharides to form disaccharides or polysaccharides are called…

A: Monosaccharides are the polyhydroxy alcohols or polyhydroxy ketones. They are composed of C, H and O…

Q: Amino acids differ because they are very “R” groups. Is this a result of amino acids ability to form…

A: Amino acids are organic compounds that combine to form proteins, the building block of life. After…

Q: List The Functions of Polysaccharides.

A: Carbohydrates are a significant wellspring of food and a significant type of energy for most living…

Q: What are the monomers that make up nucleic acids? Explain.

A: Amongst the biological macromolecules, the DNA and RNA falls under the category of nucleic acids.…

Q: Polysaccharides that contain more than one type ofmonosaccharide are called _____________________.

A: Polysaccharides are long chain polymeric carbohydrates composed of monosaccharide units bound…

Q: Why is it advantageous that polysaccharides can have branched chains? How do they achieve this…

A: Polysaccharides are made up of repeating unit of monosaccharides. There can be homopolysaccharides…

Q: When two amino acids join together, they form a____ . What is the name for the type of bond that…

A: Protein is a complex macromolecule that is composed of amino acids. Amino acids are the building…

Q: What type of lipid contains two fatty acids its structure? A. Wax B. Sphingolipid C. Steroid D.…

A: Lipid: Lipids are non-polar micro biomolecules, forming the structural framework of the cell. They…

Q: Disaccharide Monosaccharide components Glycoside bond

A: Carbohydrates are classified as Monosaccharides, Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides based on the…

Q: Which covalent bond(s) is/are important for the formation of quaternary structure in proteins?…

A: Proteins are big, complex molecules that play a number of important roles in the human body. They…

Q: Two proteins with the same amino acid composition do not have the same primary structure. Explain…

A: Protein  Proteins are the polymers of nitrogenous compounds called amino acids. Each amino acid…

Q: The following molecules are lipids. Indicate to which lipid group each belongs.

A: Lipids are the organic substances that are insoluble in water, and soluble in organic solvents like…