What are functional groups? List the most common functional groups found in biological molecules.

What will be an ideal response?


Several combinations of atoms that occur repeatedly in biological molecules. See Table 2.1 in the main text.

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A) neutron B) electron C) proton D) ion

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Runner's knee is associated with which of the following structures?

A. lateral meniscus B. ACL C. iliotibial band D. medial meniscus

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Natural killer (NK) cells ________

A) can kill cancer cells before the immune system is activated B) are also called cytotoxic T cells C) are cells of the adaptive immune system D) are a type of phagocyte

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Besides proteins, which of the following is (are) a potent stimulator(s) of gastrin?

A) caffeine and small doses of alcohol B) parasympathetic innervation C) the sight and smell of food D) chyme entering the duodenum E) chyme entering the esophagus

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