A&P Chapter 2 Test Review

What is transcription

location: in the nucleus

what happens: DNA code is turned into RNA code

end result: messenger RNA is created

What is translation

location: in the cytoplasm

what happens: RNA code is converted into amino acid code

end result: polypeptide is created

What is protein synthesis

polypeptide folds into protein with an active site

What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy carbohydrates

healthy carbs have fiber and unhealthy carbs have more sugar that can’t be digested as fast

What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy lipids

healthy lipids have a kink in their structure and unhealthy lipids have a straight structure and no kink

What are the effects of having a fever

protein and enzymes can denature, which can disrupt biochemical reactions within the body

macromolecules

carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleotides

2 kinds of chemical reactions

exothermic and endothermic

What are the activities of proteins

refers to the specific function of the body, which includes structural components, enzymes that speed up chemical reactions, and signaling molecules and transporters