Condensation and Hydrolysis Reactions; Carbohydrates
What is true about the formation of polypeptides from amino acids?
A bond forms between the carboxyl functional group of one amino acid and the amino functional group of the other amino acid.
Which of the following is not attached to the central carbon atom in an amino acid? - an amino functional group, an oxygen, a side chain ("R group", or a carboxyl functional group?
An oxygen
Which part of an amino acid is always acidic?
Carboxyl functional group
A polysaccharide found in animals
Glycogen
Which of these is NOT a lipid?
RNA
True or false? Enzymes in the digestive tract catalyze hydrolysis reactions.
True
What are phospholipids composed of?
a phosphate group, a glycerol, and fatty acids
A function of cholesterol that does not harm health is its role _____.
as a component of animal cell membranes
Which of these is a polysaccharide?
cellulose
glucose+glucose-->
maltose+water... dehydration synthesis
What is a source of lactose?
milk
Which monomers make up RNA?
nucleotides
Which of these is rich in unsaturated fats? - olive oil, a fat that is solid at room temperature, butter, beef fat, lard
olive oil
Which polymers are composed of amino acids?
proteins
