Study Guide for Campbell Biology
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ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
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Chapter 5, Problem 17TYK
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Introduction: The building blocks of proteins are called amino acids. Amino acid forms a peptide bond by joining two or more amino acids.
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Which statement BEST DESCRIBES the genetic code?
A. There can only be one codon for multiple amino acids.
B. There are only 10 different amino acids in proteins.
C. More than one codon for a specific amino acid.
D. The genetic is misinterpreted to have U instead of T.
Which is true of Prokaryote cells? A) Because their DNA exists in a nucleoid area, the synthesis of proteins depends on random interactions between mRNA and rRNA, B) They contain membrane-bounded compartments or organelles. C) A true nucleus contains the DNA in the form of chromosomes D) Some contain mitochondria E) They contain many organelles in the cytoplasm
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Study Guide for Campbell Biology
Ch. 5 - Monomers are linked into polymers by ________...Ch. 5 - You can recognize a monosaccharide by its multiple...Ch. 5 - Number the carbons in the following glucose and...Ch. 5 - Prob. 4IQCh. 5 - Fill in this concept map to help you organize your...Ch. 5 - a. Draw the amino acids alanine (R group: CH3) and...Ch. 5 - In the following diagram of a portion of a...Ch. 5 - Now that you have gained experience with concept...Ch. 5 - a. Label the three parts of this nucleotide....Ch. 5 - Take the time to create a concept map that...
Ch. 5 - Prob. 1SYKCh. 5 - Prob. 2SYKCh. 5 - glycogen A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D....Ch. 5 - cholesterol A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D....Ch. 5 - RNA A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D. nucleic...Ch. 5 - collagen A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D....Ch. 5 - hemoglobin A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D....Ch. 5 - A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D. nucleic...Ch. 5 - Prob. 7TYKMCh. 5 - enzyme A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D....Ch. 5 - cellulose A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D....Ch. 5 - Chitin A. carbohydrate B. lipid C. protein D....Ch. 5 - Polymerization (the formation of polymers) is a...Ch. 5 - Which of the following statements is not true of a...Ch. 5 - Prob. 3TYKCh. 5 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 5 - Prob. 5TYKCh. 5 - Prob. 6TYKCh. 5 - A fatty acid that has the formula C16H32O2 is a....Ch. 5 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 5 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 5 - Prob. 10TYKCh. 5 - Which of the following molecules provides the most...Ch. 5 - Prob. 12TYKCh. 5 - What happens when a protein denatures? a. Its...Ch. 5 - The helix of proteins is a. part of a proteins...Ch. 5 - What is the best description of the following...Ch. 5 - Prob. 16TYKCh. 5 - Prob. 17TYKCh. 5 - Which of the following is true of the subunits of...Ch. 5 - Prob. 19TYKCh. 5 - If the nucleotide sequence of one strand of a DNA...Ch. 5 - How are nucleotide monomers connected to form a...Ch. 5 - Prob. 22TYK
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