Bio Lecture Quiz Review Pt 2

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred between atoms?

Ionic bond.

What is the pH level of human blood?

The pH level of human blood is approximately 7.4.

What are carbohydrates primarily composed of?

Carbohydrates are primarily composed of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).

What is the primary unit of carbohydrates?

The primary unit of carbohydrates is the monosaccharide.

What are the building blocks of proteins?

The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

What type of nucleic acid contains ribose sugar?

RNA (Ribose Nucleic Acid) contains ribose sugar.

What are the three types of RNA?

The three types of RNA are mRNA (messenger RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA), and tRNA (transfer RNA).

What is a disaccharide?

A disaccharide is a carbohydrate made of two monosaccharides.

What is the primary structure of proteins known as?

The primary structure of proteins is known as the chain of amino acids.

What are phospholipids composed of?

Phospholipids are composed of two fatty acids, glycerol, and phosphate.

What is the function of hemoglobin in the body?

Hemoglobin transports oxygen in the blood.

What is the role of RNA polymerase in protein synthesis?

RNA polymerase allows DNA to transcribe mRNA by matching bases.

What is a codon?

A codon is a three-base sequence on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

What is the classification of sugars based on the number of carbon atoms?

Sugars can be classified as monosaccharides (1), disaccharides (2), and polysaccharides (multiple).

What type of proteins perform functions including contraction and movement?

Contractile proteins, such as actin and myosin, perform functions of contraction and movement.

steroids

characterized by four fused carbon rings.