A-Level Biology - Biochemistry
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- Describe the difference between a condensation and a hydrolysis reaction.
- Name the monosaccharides that make up sucrose, lactose and maltose.
- How is the structure of cellulose related to its function in plant cell walls?
- Explain how the structure of glycogen makes it suited for its function.
- Describe the structure of a triglyceride and name the bonds it contains.
- Explain how the structure of phospholipids allows them to form a bilayer.
- Describe the secondary structure of a protein.
- What bonds maintain the tertiary structure of a protein?
- Explain the induced fit model of enzyme action.
- Distinguish between competitive and non-competitive enzyme inhibitors.
- Describe the structural differences between DNA and RNA nucleotides.
- Describe the role of DNA polymerase in semi-conservative replication.
- State two properties of ATP that make it a suitable immediate source of energy.
- Why is the high specific heat capacity of water important for organisms?
- State the biological role of iron ions and phosphate ions.
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