Introduction

Question 1

3 essential needs of cells:

Answer 1

1. Energy and Metabolism
2. Specialized molecules
3. information (guide activities)

Question 2

What determines the function of proteins?

Answer 2

structure

Question 3

Increasing order of protein structures

Answer 3

1. Primary Structure
2. Secondary Structure
3. Tertiary Structure
4. Quaternary structure

Question 4

Covalent Bonds

Answer 4

Hold atoms together so molecules are formed (~400 kj/mol)

Question 5

When is an organism in equilibrium?

Answer 5

When it is dead

Question 5

The formation of biomolecular complexes is facilitated by

Answer 5

reversible weak noncovalent interactions