molecules (carbohydrates and proteins) and their properties

a quiz to get you to learn the different molecules and their structures and functions within organisms

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  • Created by: elissa
  • Created on: 13-05-10 10:40
what is its structure?
a triple helix
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what are the bonds between the chains?
covalent
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what is the function of collagen?
supportive tissue in animals
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what is its made of?
alpha glucose
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what is its structure?
single stranded branched molecule
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what is the function of glycogen?
main energy storage molecule in animals
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what property of glycogen makes it good for storage?
compact
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what is the function of cellulose?
structural component of plant cell walls
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what is celluloses structure?
straight chain beta glucose
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how are cellulose chains linked?
hydrogen bonds to form microfibrils
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what are the two types of starch
amylopectin and amylose
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what is collagen?
a fibrous protein
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what is the function of collagen?

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what is its made of?

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Charlie

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Useful quiz, what I was looking for

Alice

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Same here - it made me realise how little I know!

kim

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great quiz, first question confused me, what is whats structure? the rest of the questions were great though :)

Yasmine

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Collagen is made of amino acids, so why has my answer been marked as wrong?

Frankie Hickman

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the questions don't make sense

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