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The chapter covers water's polarity and biological roles, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, including their monomers, bonds, structures and functions. It also distinguishes RNA from DNA and explains conjugated molecules such as glycoproteins, glycolipids and nucleoproteins, which combine organic molecules with a non-protein component.

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  • A. 0.8%
  • B. 0.08%
  • C. 0.06%
  • D. 6%

Explanation: The correct answer is 0.08%. Blood plasma typically contains about 0.08% glucose, which is crucial for providing energy to cells.

Correct answer: 0.08%
  • A. Cellulose
  • B. Glycogen
  • C. Wax
  • D. Protein

Explanation: Cotton is composed almost entirely of cellulose, a complex carbohydrate that forms the structural component of plant cell walls.

Correct answer: Cellulose
  • A. Glycogen
  • B. Amylopectin
  • C. Cellulose
  • D. Amylose

Explanation: The correct answer is Cellulose. Cellulose is a linear polymer composed of β-glucose units linked by β-1,4 glycosidic bonds, which…

Correct answer: Cellulose
  • A. α-glucose
  • B. β-glucose
  • C. D-glucose
  • D. L-glucose

Explanation: The correct answer is α-glucose. In the Haworth projection of glucopyranose, if the hydroxyl group attached to the anomeric carbon (carbon…

Correct answer: α-glucose
  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. None

Explanation: The term 'dipeptide' indicates that the molecule is composed of two amino acids linked by a single peptide bond.

Correct answer: One
  • A. Haemoglobin
  • B. Myosin
  • C. Silk
  • D. Fibrin

Explanation: The correct answer is Haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a globular protein, characterized by its compact and spherical structure, which is…

Correct answer: Haemoglobin
  • A. Keratin
  • B. Albumin
  • C. Dehydrogenases
  • D. Rubisco

Explanation: Rubisco is the most abundant protein on Earth because it is essential for photosynthesis in plants, algae, and some bacteria.

Correct answer: Rubisco
  • A. Fibril proteins
  • B. Globular proteins
  • C. Fibrous proteins
  • D. Tough proteins

Explanation: Globular proteins are characterized by their spherical shape due to their tertiary and quaternary structures.

Correct answer: Globular proteins
  • A. Glycoproteins
  • B. Phospholipids
  • C. Glycolipids
  • D. Sphingolipids

Explanation: The correct answer is glycoproteins. Blood group antigens are mainly composed of glycoproteins, which include protein structures linked…

Correct answer: Glycoproteins
  • A. Lipids
  • B. Proteins
  • C. Carbohydrates
  • D. Nucleic acids

Explanation: Proteins make up over 50% of the dry weight of cells because they are involved in nearly every cell function, including serving as…

Correct answer: Proteins
  • A. 51
  • B. 50
  • C. 49
  • D. 48

Explanation: The number of peptide bonds in a protein is determined by subtracting the number of polypeptide chains from the total number of amino…

Correct answer: 49
  • A. Globular protein
  • B. Functional protein
  • C. Fibrous protein
  • D. Soluble protein

Explanation: The correct answer is 'Fibrous protein'. Spider silk is a fibrous protein, characterized by its strong and elongated structure, which is…

Correct answer: Fibrous protein
  • A. Palmitic acid
  • B. Linoleic acid
  • C. Oleic acid
  • D. Erucic acid

Explanation: Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid as it contains no double bonds between carbon atoms.

Correct answer: Palmitic acid
  • A. mRNA
  • B. rRNA
  • C. snRNA
  • D. tRNA

Explanation: Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is the correct answer because it is a fundamental structural component of ribosomes, where it forms a significant…

Correct answer: rRNA
  • A. RNA, DNA, Nucleus
  • B. RNA, Nucleus, DNA
  • C. DNA, RNA, Nucleus
  • D. Nucleus, RNA, DNA

Explanation: The correct answer is that all three types of RNA (mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA) are synthesized from DNA in the nucleus.

Correct answer: RNA, DNA, Nucleus
  • A. rRNA
  • B. tRNA
  • C. mRNA
  • D. snRNA

Explanation: Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is the most abundant form of RNA in the cell. It forms the core structural and functional components of ribosomes…

Correct answer: rRNA
  • A. Alanine
  • B. Glycine
  • C. Leucine
  • D. Valine

Explanation: The correct answer is Glycine. Glycine is the simplest amino acid because its R group is a single hydrogen atom.

Correct answer: Glycine
  • A. Hydroxyl group
  • B. Amino group
  • C. Aldehydic group
  • D. Aldehydic group and Ketonic group

Explanation: A hydroxyl group is a functional group (-OH) consisting of an oxygen atom covalently bonded to a hydrogen atom.

Correct answer: Hydroxyl group
  • A. Ribose
  • B. Erythrose
  • C. Glucoheptose
  • D. Galactose

Explanation: The correct answer is Galactose. Galactose is a monosaccharide that contains six carbon atoms, classifying it as a hexose.

Correct answer: Galactose
  • A. They are lighter than water
  • B. They contain double bonds
  • C. They are usually solid at room temperature
  • D. Their specific gravity is less than one

Explanation: Fats containing unsaturated fatty acids are generally liquid at room temperature because the double bonds introduce kinks in the fatty…

Correct answer: They are usually solid at room temperature