Basic Biochemistry Questions and Answers Graded A+
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Basic Biochemistry
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Basic Biochemistry
Basic Biochemistry Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What happens when a protein denatures?
The protein loses its three-dimensional structure and function.
What type of bond stabilizes the DNA double helix?
Hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs.
Which macromolecule serves as...
Basic Biochemistry Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What happens when a protein denatures?
✔✔ The protein loses its three-dimensional structure and function.
What type of bond stabilizes the DNA double helix?
✔✔ Hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs.
Which macromolecule serves as the primary source of energy in most living organisms?
✔✔ Carbohydrates serve as the primary energy source.
What is the process of converting glucose into ATP called?
✔✔ Cellular respiration.
Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing proteins?
✔✔ Ribosomes synthesize proteins.
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, What structural feature makes phospholipids unique in cell membranes?
✔✔ Phospholipids have a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail, allowing them to form
bilayers.
What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in metabolism?
✔✔ They carry electrons to the electron transport chain for ATP production.
How does a non-competitive inhibitor affect enzyme activity?
✔✔ It binds to a site other than the active site, changing the enzyme’s shape and function.
What distinguishes essential amino acids from non-essential amino acids?
✔✔ Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from the diet.
What is the function of hemoglobin in the body?
✔✔ Hemoglobin transports oxygen in the blood.
What process describes the breakdown of fatty acids for energy?
✔✔ Beta-oxidation breaks down fatty acids for energy.
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