Human Physiology

15th Edition

ISBN: 9781259864629

Author: Fox, Stuart Ira

Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,

See similar textbooks

Concept explainers

Nucleotides

It is an organic molecule made up of three basic components- a nitrogenous base, phosphate,and pentose sugar. The nucleotides are important for metabolic reactions andthe formation of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

Nucleic Acids

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…

Videos

Textbook Question

Chapter 2, Problem 5aCP

Describe the structural characteristic of all carbohydrates, and distinguish between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

Expert Solution & Answer

Want to see the full answer?

Check out a sample textbook solution

See solution

Chapter 2, Problem 4CP

Chapter 2, Problem 5bCP

Students have asked these similar questions

Describe the structures, functions and properties of carbohydrates (including monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides). Give specific examples of biologically important carbohydrates.

List The Functions of Polysaccharides.

Describe the building blocks, general structure, and biological functions of carbohydrates.

Chapter 2 Solutions

Human Physiology

Ch. 2 - List the components of an atom and explain how...Ch. 2 - Describe the nature of nonpolar and polar covalent...Ch. 2 - Define the terms acidic, basic, acid, and base....Ch. 2 - Using chemical equations, explain how bicarbonate...Ch. 2 - Prob. 4CP Ch. 2 - Describe the structural characteristic of all...Ch. 2 - Describe the characteristics of a lipid, and...Ch. 2 - Explain, in terms of dehydration synthesis and...Ch. 2 - Relate the functions of phospholipids to their...Ch. 2 - Write the general formula for an amino acid, and...

Ch. 2 - Describe and account for the different levels of...Ch. 2 - Describe the different categories of protein...Ch. 2 - Prob. 10aCP Ch. 2 - Prob. 10bCP Ch. 2 - Describe the structure of DNA, and explain the law...Ch. 2 - Which of these statements about atoms is true?...Ch. 2 - The bond between oxygen and hydrogen in a water...Ch. 2 - Which of these is a nonpolar covalent bond?...Ch. 2 - Solution A has a pH of 2, and solution B has a pH...Ch. 2 - Glucose is Ch. 2 - Digestion reactions occur by means of...Ch. 2 - Carbohydrates are stored in the liver and muscles...Ch. 2 - Lecithin is Ch. 2 - Which of these Lipids have regulatory roles in the...Ch. 2 - The tertiary structure of a protein is directly...Ch. 2 - The type of bond formed between two molecules of...Ch. 2 - The carbon-to-nitrogen bond that joins amino acids...Ch. 2 - Prob. 13RA Ch. 2 - Prob. 14RA Ch. 2 - Prob. 15RA Ch. 2 - Prob. 16RA Ch. 2 - Prob. 17RA Ch. 2 - Explain, in terms of dehydration synthesis and...Ch. 2 - Prob. 19RA Ch. 2 - Prob. 20RA Ch. 2 - Explain how one DNA molecule serves as a template...Ch. 2 - Prob. 22RA Ch. 2 - Prob. 23RA Ch. 2 - From the ingredients listed on a food wrapper, it...Ch. 2 - Prob. 25RA Ch. 2 - Prob. 26RA Ch. 2 - Prob. 27RA Ch. 2 - Prob. 28RA Ch. 2 - Prob. 29RA Ch. 2 - The molecular weight is the sum of the atomic...

Knowledge Booster

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Describe the structural characteristic of all carbohydrates, and distinguish between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

Solution Summary: The author explains the structure and structure of carbohydrates, and the different types of polysaccharides.

Concept explainers

Videos

Want to see the full answer?

Chapter 2 Solutions