Question 1

A globular shape is an example of which type of structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary Structure
B)  Secondary Structure
C)  Tertiary Structure
D)  Quaternary Structure
E)  Pental StructureF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

A codon is:

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A)  a series of three bases that specifies one of the twenty amino acids.
B)  a series of three phosphates that specifies one of the twenty amino acids.
C)  a series of three sugars that specifies one of the twenty amino acids.
D)  a series of three proteins that specify one of the twenty amino acids.
E)  none of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Lipids are soluble in aqueous solutions such as blood and cytoplasm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

It is expected that the Human Genome Project,by mapping DNA,can lead to the development of new drugs in two ways.Briefly explain how new drugs can be developed as a result of the Human Genome Project.

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Question 5

Which protein structure provides the amino acid sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary Structure
B)  Secondary Structure
C)  Tertiary Structure
D)  Quaternary Structure
E)  Pental StructureF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

A roundworm has approximately ________ genes.

Accepted Answer

A)  46
B)  20,000
C)  32,000
D)  3 Million
E)  none of the aboveF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Which protein structure provides the short-range repeating patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary Structure
B)  Secondary Structure
C)  Tertiary Structure
D)  Quaternary Structure
E)  Pental StructureF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The complementary base sequence to GTAGCT is:

Accepted Answer

A)  CATCGA.
B)  ACGATC.
C)  GCAGTA.
D)  AGTCGA.
E)  none of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

The term hydrophilic indicates a substance is repelled by water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Carbohydrates have the general formula of (CH2O)n.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A gene is a portion of DNA that codes for a single protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which type of structure is maintained by interaction between R-groups on amino acids that are separated by long distances on the same chain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary Structure
B)  Secondary Structure
C)  Tertiary Structure
D)  Quaternary Structure
E)  Pental StructureF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which type of structure is maintained by interaction between R-groups on amino acids that are separated by short distances on the same chain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary Structure
B)  Secondary Structure
C)  Tertiary Structure
D)  Quaternary Structure
E)  Pental StructureF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

The four main classes of biochemical compounds are carbohydrates,lipids,proteins and nucleic acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

DNA contained within the nucleus of most cells contains a complete set of instructions to make all of the proteins in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An example of a polysaccharide is:

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose.
B)  sucrose.
C)  cellulose.
D)  glycogen.
E)  both C and DF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

An example of a monosaccharide is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose
B)  sucrose
C)  cellulose
D)  glycogen
E)  both C and DF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Pleated sheet is a tertiary protein structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true regarding disaccharides?

Accepted Answer

A)  The disaccharide link is so strong that it cannot be broken during digestion.
B)  The link between the monosaccharides is called a glycosidic linkage.
C)  Water is eliminated when two monosaccharides react to form a disaccharide.
D)  A disaccharide is a carbohydrate composed of two simpler carbohydrates.
E)  none of the aboveF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The polar section of a phospholipid is said to be hydrophobic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 19: Biochemistry

Which type of structure is maintained by interaction between R-groups on amino acids that are separated by short distances on the same chain?

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An example of a polysaccharide is:

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Which type of structure is maintained by interaction between R-groups on amino acids that are separated by long distances on the same chain?

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Carbohydrates have the general formula of (CH2O)n.

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An example of a monosaccharide is ________.

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The complementary base sequence to GTAGCT is:

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DNA contained within the nucleus of most cells contains a complete set of instructions to make all of the proteins in the human body.

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The polar section of a phospholipid is said to be hydrophobic.

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It is expected that the Human Genome Project,by mapping DNA,can lead to the development of new drugs in two ways.Briefly explain how new drugs can be developed as a result of the Human Genome Project.

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A roundworm has approximately ________ genes.

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A codon is:

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The term hydrophilic indicates a substance is repelled by water.

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Pleated sheet is a tertiary protein structure.

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding disaccharides?

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Lipids are soluble in aqueous solutions such as blood and cytoplasm.

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The four main classes of biochemical compounds are carbohydrates,lipids,proteins and nucleic acids.

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Which protein structure provides the short-range repeating patterns?

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A gene is a portion of DNA that codes for a single protein.

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A globular shape is an example of which type of structure?

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Carbohydrates have the general formula of (CH₂O)_n.

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