Biochem Chapter 2 Test Bank by
Lehninger.
The function of each macromolecule is determined by its ____________ - Answer structure
The ___________ sequence of the macromolecule represents information which determines its
structure and function. - Answer monomeric
The intra- and especially the inter-molecular interactions have a critical role in determining the
____________ and ____________ of the macromolecules. - Answer structure and function
__________ is the solvent or the media in which biological processes occur. - Answer Water
The molecular structure and the forces of attractions between the __________ ___________
determine the structure and properties of the bio-macromolecules. - Answer water molecules
The H-O bonds in water are ________ - Answer polar (dipoles)
Water is a ______ molecule - Answer bent, making it polar (104.5°)
Water molecules interact via what type of bonds? - Answer hydrogen bonds
Hydrogen bonds are stronger or weaker than covalent bonds? - Answer weaker
Hydrogen bonds are permanent or temporary? - Answer temporary (picoseconds)
Water will readily dissolve which type of molecules? - Answer Polar solute molecules
(hydrophilic)
Water does dissolve which type of compounds? - Answer nonpolar compounds (hydrophobic)
Lehninger.
The function of each macromolecule is determined by its ____________ - Answer structure
The ___________ sequence of the macromolecule represents information which determines its
structure and function. - Answer monomeric
The intra- and especially the inter-molecular interactions have a critical role in determining the
____________ and ____________ of the macromolecules. - Answer structure and function
__________ is the solvent or the media in which biological processes occur. - Answer Water
The molecular structure and the forces of attractions between the __________ ___________
determine the structure and properties of the bio-macromolecules. - Answer water molecules
The H-O bonds in water are ________ - Answer polar (dipoles)
Water is a ______ molecule - Answer bent, making it polar (104.5°)
Water molecules interact via what type of bonds? - Answer hydrogen bonds
Hydrogen bonds are stronger or weaker than covalent bonds? - Answer weaker
Hydrogen bonds are permanent or temporary? - Answer temporary (picoseconds)
Water will readily dissolve which type of molecules? - Answer Polar solute molecules
(hydrophilic)
Water does dissolve which type of compounds? - Answer nonpolar compounds (hydrophobic)
