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One of these macromolecules is not considered a true polymer, why?
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Lipids are not true polymers.
Lipid molecules are not joined to other lipid molecules by covalent bonds but are held together by hydrophobic forces. |
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Why is it important that you don't have to break covalent bonds to break apart
two molecules? |
Membranes are dynamic and can pinch off or join. i.e. endocytosis
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How many different monomers does DNA have?
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Four (ATCG)
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How is the genetic
information stored? |
By the order of the nucleotides in the DNA molecule.
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How is genetic
information accessed by the cells? |
Enzymes open the helix and "read" the hydrogen
donor and acceptor pattern on the bases |
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What kind of bonds hold together the 3 dimensional shape of a protein.
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Hydrogen bonds
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What happens if the temperature or pH around that protein changes?
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protein structure changes, loses function
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