Questions from Organic Chemistry

Q: Define the term antibody.

Define the term antibody.

Q: What are the functions of structural proteins?

What are the functions of structural proteins?

Q: List some natural sources of carbohydrates.

List some natural sources of carbohydrates.

Q: A solution of Na2CO3 is mixed with a solution of CaCl2.

A solution of Na2CO3 is mixed with a solution of CaCl2. A white precipitate is formed. Write the net ionic equation for the reaction, and identify the white precipitate.

Q: Describe the steps used in writing the net ionic equation for a

Describe the steps used in writing the net ionic equation for a reaction.

Q: What is the function of regulatory proteins?

What is the function of regulatory proteins?

Q: Provide two examples of proteins that are required for movement.

Provide two examples of proteins that are required for movement.

Q: Draw the d- and l-isomers of valine. Which

Draw the d- and l-isomers of valine. Which would you expect to find in nature?

Q: Why are amino acids zwitterions at pH 7.0?

Why are amino acids zwitterions at pH 7.0?

Q: Why are all of the a-amino acids except glycine chiral

Why are all of the a-amino acids except glycine chiral?