For each of the three basic macromolecules (proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids), identify the monomer, its activated/carrier form, and one or two basic functions
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Proteins: amino acids; amino acids bound to tRNAs; catalysis, structure.
Polysaccharides: monosaccharides; monosaccharide phosphates; energy storage, structure.Nucleic acids: nucleotides; nucleotides; information storage.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is the best description of a precursor metabolite?
A. A macromolecule consumed in the first steps of metabolism B. A carbon skeleton used as a starting substrate C. An enzyme that is reduced in a metabolic reaction D. An intermediate in the formation of cursor metabolites
The Krebs cycle begins when acetyl-CoA combines with _________ to form ____________
A. pyruvate; citrate B. malate; oxaloacetate C. oxaloacetate; malate D. oxaloacetate; citrate E. citrate; cis-aconitate
Bile is produced in the gallbladder
____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.