Molecules Test

Where does the H2O in a dehydration synthesis reaction fusing Amino Acids come from?

OH from carboxyl group, one H from amino group

Which two atoms actually bond in a dehydration synthesis reaction fusing Amino Acids?

C from carboxyl group, N from amino group

Where does the H2O in a dehydration synthesis reaction fusing nucleotides come from?

One H from phosphate group, OH from pentose sugar

Which two atoms actually bond in a dehydration synthesis reaction fusing nucleotides?

C from pentose sugar and O from phosphate group (the O whose hydrogen was removed)

What does chitin do?

Provides structure for arthropods and fungi

What does cellulose do?

Provides structure for plants

What does starch do?

Provides energy for plants, algae, and bacteria

What does glycogen do?

Provides energy for animals, fungi, and bacteria