Proteins and Nucleic Acids

Question 1

Proteins are made from amino acids. An amino acid has three parts that are joined to a central carbon atom. Identify the three parts that create an amino acid.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

amino group; carboxyl group; R group

Question 2

Using the drop-down menus, label the parts of an amino acid.Label ALabel BLabel C

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R group; carboxyl group; amino group

Question 3

Use the drop-down menus to label the parts of a nucleotide.Label A✔ phosphate groupsugar (deoxyribose )nitrogenous baseLabel BX phosphate group✔ sugar (deoxyribose)nitrogenous baseLabel CX phosphate groupsugar (deoxyribose)✔ nitrogenous baseLabel DX phosphate groupsugar (ribose)✔ nitrogenous baseLabel EX phosphate group✔ sugar (ribose)nitrogenous baseLabel F✔ phosphate groupsugar (ribose)nitrogenous base

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ phosphate group; sugar (deoxyribose ); nitrogenous base

Question 4

Check your understanding. Which functions did you include in your list?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

provide structure; transport substances; fight diseases; regulate cell processes; send messages; create movement

Question 5

Which statement about nucleic acids is true?Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.; The nucleic acid DNA is the blueprint for life.; DNA holds the instructions for all structures and functions of an organism.; The nucleic acid RNA “reads” the instructions from DNA to construct proteins

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