9. Biomolecules

9. Biomolecules

15 Maths Exercise Solutions

What are macromolecules? Give examples.
9.12 Enzymes, Question No.1
What are macromolecules? Give examples.
Illustrate a glycosidic, peptide and a phospho-diester bond.

9.12 Enzymes, Question No.2
Illustrate a glycosidic, peptide and a phospho-diester bond.

What is meant by tertiary structure of proteins?

9.12 Enzymes, Question No.3
What is meant by tertiary structure of proteins?

Find and write down structures of 10 interesting small molecular weight biomolecules. Find if there is any industry which manufactures the compounds by isolation. Find out who are the buyers.

9.12 Enzymes, Question No.4
Find and write down structures of 10 interesting small molecular weight biomolecules. Find if there is any industry which manufactures the compounds by isolation. Find out who are the buyers.

Proteins have primary structure. If you are given a method to know which amino acid is at either of the two termini (ends) of a protein, can you connect this information to purity or homogeneity of a protein?

9.12 Enzymes, Question No.5
Proteins have primary structure. If you are given a method to know which amino acid is at either of the two termini (ends) of a protein, can you connect this information to purity or homogeneity of a protein?

Find out and make a list of proteins used as therapeutic agents. Find other applications of proteins (e.g., Cosmetics etc.)

9.12 Enzymes, Question No.6
Find out and make a list of proteins used as therapeutic agents. Find other applications of proteins (e.g., Cosmetics etc.)

Explain the composition of triglyceride.

9.12 Enzymes, Question No.7
Explain the composition of triglyceride.

Can you describe what happens when milk is converted into curd or yoghurt, from your understanding of proteins

9.12 Enzymes, Question No.8
Can you describe what happens when milk is converted into curd or yoghurt, from your understanding of proteins

Can you attempt building models of biomolecules using commercially available atomic models (Ball and Stick models).

9.12 Enzymes, Question No.9
Can you attempt building models of biomolecules using commercially available atomic models (Ball and Stick models).

Attempt titrating an amino acid against a weak base and discover the number of dissociating (ionizable) functional groups in the amino acid.

9.12 Enzymes, Question No.10
Attempt titrating an amino acid against a weak base and discover the number of dissociating (ionizable) functional groups in the amino acid.