Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN: 9781938168116

Author: Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher: OpenStax College

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Nucleic acids are essential biomolecules present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. They carry the genetic information for the synthesis of proteins and cellular replication. The nucleic acids are of two types: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) a…

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Chapter 2, Problem 16CTQ

Explain what happens if even one amino acid is substituted for another in a polypeptide chain. Provide a specific example.

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Ch. 2 - Figure 2.3 How many neutrons do (K) potassium-39...Ch. 2 - Magnesium has an atomic number of 12. Which of the...Ch. 2 - Which type of bond represents a weak chemical...Ch. 2 - An isotope of sodium (Na) has a mass number of 22....Ch. 2 - Which of the following statements is not true? a....Ch. 2 - Using a pH meter, you find the pH of an unknown...Ch. 2 - The pH of lemon juice is about 2.0, whereas tomato...Ch. 2 - An example of a monosaccharide is ________. a....Ch. 2 - Cellulose and starch are examples of______. a....Ch. 2 - Phospholipids are important components of_______....

Ch. 2 - The monomers that make up proteins are...Ch. 2 - Why are hydrogen bonds and van der Waals...Ch. 2 - Why can some insects walk on water?Ch. 2 - Explain why water is an excellent solvent.Ch. 2 - Explain at least three functions that lipids serve...Ch. 2 - Explain what happens if even one amino acid is...

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