Biomolecules
A worksheet on the chemical composition, structure, and function of various biomolecules. This is worksheet 2 of 3. Total: 60 marks.
Section A — One Word Answer [20 Marks]
Answer the following questions in one word or a short phrase.
What chemical is used to grind a living tissue to obtain an acid-soluble and acid-insoluble fraction?
What is the technical term for the acid-soluble pool obtained after straining a ground tissue slurry?
What is the remaining material called after a living tissue is fully burnt, containing inorganic elements?
What is the term for an amino acid that has both a positive and a negative charge, due to the ionizable nature of its amino and carboxyl groups?
What are the building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA?
Section B — True or False [40 Marks]
State if the following statements are true or false, and briefly explain why.