A-Level Biology — Biochemistry

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  • How does the dipole nature of water make it a good solvent?
  • Describe the structure of a triglyceride.
  • Distinguish between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
  • What is the key structural difference between alpha and beta glucose?
  • Relate the structure of amylopectin to its metabolic function.
  • How is the structure of cellulose adapted for its role in plant cell walls?
  • Define the secondary structure of a protein.
  • What types of bonds maintain the tertiary structure of a protein?
  • Contrast the structural properties of fibrous and globular proteins.
  • Explain the induced fit theory of enzyme action.
  • Name the three components of a DNA nucleotide.
  • Describe the role of phosphodiester bonds in DNA structure.
  • How does the structure of mRNA differ from tRNA?
  • Summarise the Meselson-Stahl evidence for semi-conservative replication.
  • What is a conjugated protein? Give one biological example.

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