File - Wk 1-2
... amino group transfers are called transaminases or aminotransferases. The a-amino group is turned into ammonia by successive transamination and oxidative deamination. Ammonia is detoxified into Urea, which is synthesized in the Urea Cycle Ammonia is a hazardous waste, which is neurotoxic in low conc ...
... amino group transfers are called transaminases or aminotransferases. The a-amino group is turned into ammonia by successive transamination and oxidative deamination. Ammonia is detoxified into Urea, which is synthesized in the Urea Cycle Ammonia is a hazardous waste, which is neurotoxic in low conc ...
Macromolecules Reading Activity updated 9-14-11
... Almost all organisms use carbohydrates as sources of energy. In addition, some carbohydrates serve as structural materials. Carbohydrates are molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; the ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms is 2:1. Simple carbohydrates commonly referred to as sugars, c ...
... Almost all organisms use carbohydrates as sources of energy. In addition, some carbohydrates serve as structural materials. Carbohydrates are molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; the ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms is 2:1. Simple carbohydrates commonly referred to as sugars, c ...
Proteins
... polysaccharides usually used as reserved for the organism. Pasta contains lots of polysaccharides. We consume it and convert it to glycogen when not using it. ...
... polysaccharides usually used as reserved for the organism. Pasta contains lots of polysaccharides. We consume it and convert it to glycogen when not using it. ...
AP Biology Midterm Studyguide 2017
... B. Establishment of chemical gradients/ATP production C. During which processes of photosynthesis/respiration is ATP produced? D. Anaerobic vs aerobic respiration E. Terms: G3P, lactate, Acetyl CoA, Citric Acid, NAD+, NADPH, RuBisCo…..(this is a sample) F. Enzymes! 1. be sure to understand the enzym ...
... B. Establishment of chemical gradients/ATP production C. During which processes of photosynthesis/respiration is ATP produced? D. Anaerobic vs aerobic respiration E. Terms: G3P, lactate, Acetyl CoA, Citric Acid, NAD+, NADPH, RuBisCo…..(this is a sample) F. Enzymes! 1. be sure to understand the enzym ...
04-05 Biochem review sheet answers ws
... 5. Explain how carbon’s need for four electrons contributes to the diversity seen in carbon-based molecules. It is compatible with many different elements. It’s 4 valence electrons make it versatile 6. Why are carbon chains so common? Because carbon can bond to carbon 7. How do double bonds contribu ...
... 5. Explain how carbon’s need for four electrons contributes to the diversity seen in carbon-based molecules. It is compatible with many different elements. It’s 4 valence electrons make it versatile 6. Why are carbon chains so common? Because carbon can bond to carbon 7. How do double bonds contribu ...
Unit 3
... Metabolism: All the biochemical reactions that occur within an organism, including anabolic and catabolic reactions. Anabolism: Energy requiring reactions whereby small molecules are built up into larger ones. Catabolism: Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler ones ...
... Metabolism: All the biochemical reactions that occur within an organism, including anabolic and catabolic reactions. Anabolism: Energy requiring reactions whereby small molecules are built up into larger ones. Catabolism: Chemical reactions that break down complex organic compounds into simpler ones ...
Faculty of Science Department of science Chemistry of
... Effect of unsaturation on physical and chemical properties and the biological consequences. Industrial uses of fatty acids. Phospholipids, sphingolipids, waxes. ■Lipids- Steroids, Prostaglandins, and Terpenes (4) Types and structural differences of prostaglandins. Biological function. Types of stero ...
... Effect of unsaturation on physical and chemical properties and the biological consequences. Industrial uses of fatty acids. Phospholipids, sphingolipids, waxes. ■Lipids- Steroids, Prostaglandins, and Terpenes (4) Types and structural differences of prostaglandins. Biological function. Types of stero ...
Microalgae as source of polyunsaturated fatty acids
... brain and blood vessels, and are considered essential for pre- and post-natal brain and retinal development ([5]). The eicosanoids, such as prostaglandins, prostacyclins and leukotrienes, derived from ω3 PUFA are also important in new-born and infant development, modulatory vascular resistance and w ...
... brain and blood vessels, and are considered essential for pre- and post-natal brain and retinal development ([5]). The eicosanoids, such as prostaglandins, prostacyclins and leukotrienes, derived from ω3 PUFA are also important in new-born and infant development, modulatory vascular resistance and w ...
Biology 2.3 Carbon Compounds
... bones and muscles. Other proteins transport substances into or out of cells or help to fight disease. ...
... bones and muscles. Other proteins transport substances into or out of cells or help to fight disease. ...
Macromolecules
... acids together toAmino Side make proteins The process is called dehydration synthesis Peptide bonds form to hold the amino acids together ...
... acids together toAmino Side make proteins The process is called dehydration synthesis Peptide bonds form to hold the amino acids together ...
Primary Structure - LaurensAPBiology
... Many biological molecules are macromolecules – huge assemblies of atoms. Biological macromolecules are formed by linking together a set of building blocks (monomers) into long chains (a polymer). ...
... Many biological molecules are macromolecules – huge assemblies of atoms. Biological macromolecules are formed by linking together a set of building blocks (monomers) into long chains (a polymer). ...
Eicosanoid Synthesis
... • Humans have limited ability in desaturating fatty acids. • Dietary intake of certain polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from a plant source is necessary. • These essential fatty acids give rise to eicosanoic (C20) fatty ...
... • Humans have limited ability in desaturating fatty acids. • Dietary intake of certain polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from a plant source is necessary. • These essential fatty acids give rise to eicosanoic (C20) fatty ...
Biochemistry Terms
... second is glycogen, which stores energy in animals. The third is cellulose, which provides structure to plants, like tree bark. Lipids Lipids include fats and oils, and are important because they store longterm energy in the body. The building blocks of lipids are the fatty acids, which is a chain o ...
... second is glycogen, which stores energy in animals. The third is cellulose, which provides structure to plants, like tree bark. Lipids Lipids include fats and oils, and are important because they store longterm energy in the body. The building blocks of lipids are the fatty acids, which is a chain o ...
Biochemistry
... • Are composed of Amino Acids (20) • They make up the structural parts of cells, enzymes, antibodies, hormones and ...
... • Are composed of Amino Acids (20) • They make up the structural parts of cells, enzymes, antibodies, hormones and ...
3. Related Pathways
... Organisms are able to metabolize nutrients other than carbohydrates during times of starvation Once broken down, these monomers are able to feed into various parts of glycolysis or the Krebs cycle (Fig.1, p.117) ...
... Organisms are able to metabolize nutrients other than carbohydrates during times of starvation Once broken down, these monomers are able to feed into various parts of glycolysis or the Krebs cycle (Fig.1, p.117) ...
Harvesting energy (Chapter 7)
... • The overall energy balance for glycolysis is as follows: Priming Harvest ...
... • The overall energy balance for glycolysis is as follows: Priming Harvest ...
Carbon Isomers
... • Loosely defined group of molecules with one main chemical characteristic – They are insoluble in water ...
... • Loosely defined group of molecules with one main chemical characteristic – They are insoluble in water ...
Document
... Enzymes: Enable (speed up) biochemical reactions. Nutritious (storage) proteins: seeds, eggs, etc. Transport proteins: transport substances in cells. Contractile proteins: Movement, muscles! ...
... Enzymes: Enable (speed up) biochemical reactions. Nutritious (storage) proteins: seeds, eggs, etc. Transport proteins: transport substances in cells. Contractile proteins: Movement, muscles! ...
Ch.3 Review Using Vocabulary a) A monomer is a simpler, smaller
... 6. A carbon atom has four electrons in its outermost energy level therefore it readily forms four covalent bonds with the atoms of other elements and it may also bond with itself which results in an enormous variety of organic compounds. 7. Functional groups influence the characteristics of the mole ...
... 6. A carbon atom has four electrons in its outermost energy level therefore it readily forms four covalent bonds with the atoms of other elements and it may also bond with itself which results in an enormous variety of organic compounds. 7. Functional groups influence the characteristics of the mole ...
Study Guide for Membranes and Transport
... describe the processes which allow monomers to be joined to form polymers as well as polymers to be broken down into monomers. give examples of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids including at least one location within a cell where each can be found. compare and contrast the str ...
... describe the processes which allow monomers to be joined to form polymers as well as polymers to be broken down into monomers. give examples of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids including at least one location within a cell where each can be found. compare and contrast the str ...
1 - Chiropractic National Board Review Questions
... 85. What is catecholamine synthesized from? A. Epinephrine 86. How many essential amino acids are aromatic? A. 2 87. Thyroxime is derived from? A. Threonine B. Tyrosine C. Tyramine D. Thiamine 88. Enzymes that catalyze the interconversion of UDP-Galactose with UDP –glucose is an? A. Epimerase 89. En ...
... 85. What is catecholamine synthesized from? A. Epinephrine 86. How many essential amino acids are aromatic? A. 2 87. Thyroxime is derived from? A. Threonine B. Tyrosine C. Tyramine D. Thiamine 88. Enzymes that catalyze the interconversion of UDP-Galactose with UDP –glucose is an? A. Epimerase 89. En ...
Bio-Macromolecules Worksheet.doc
... reaction is called dehydration synthesis or condensation as water is produced when the monomers are bonded together. To break the polymers down again the reaction is called hydrolysis. Notice how water is used or produced in these two reactions shown to the right There are four classes of macromolec ...
... reaction is called dehydration synthesis or condensation as water is produced when the monomers are bonded together. To break the polymers down again the reaction is called hydrolysis. Notice how water is used or produced in these two reactions shown to the right There are four classes of macromolec ...