CHAPTER 19 – CARBOHYDRATES

After achieving the learning objectives of this chapter, you will be able to:

Section 19.1 & 2

1.       Define the following terms and give an example of each: carbohydrate, monosaccharide, aldose, ketose, hexose, pentose, and amino sugars. (19.8, 19.10)

2.       Identify chiral carbons in the Fisher projection of a monosaccharide, determine whether it is D or L form. (19.13)

3.       Identify the enantiomers and diastereomers of D-glucose. (19.16)

Sections 19.3 & 19.4 

4.       Draw the Haworth projection of the cyclic form of sugars based on Fischer projections.(19.27, 19.28)

5.       Describe the following structures of D-glucose in water: open-chain form, alpha-D-glucose, and beta-D-glucose. Number the carbon atoms in each form.(19.24)

6.       Describe how to classify sugars as to whether they are reducing or non-reducing sugars. Give an example of each class.

7.       Draw the structure of a disaccharide joined by a glycosic linkage of two monosaccharides. Label the linkage by carbon number and anomer type. (19.34, 19.42, 19.44, 19.67).

8.       Give an example of each of the following class of compounds, point out how their chemical structures relate to Monosaccharides, and a major biological function of each: (a) alditols, (b) Adonic acids, and (c) uronic acids.

Sections 19.5, 6 & 7

9.       Differentiate these terms and give an example of each: disaccharide, oligosaccharide, and polysaccharide

10.   Prepare a table summarizing characteristics of the following: maltose, lactose, sucrose, starch, cellulose, hyaluronic acid, heparin in terms of: (a) natural occurrence, (b) biological function(s), (c) monosaccharide components, (d) type(s) of glycosidic linkage. 

 

 

CHAPTER 20 - LIPIDS

After completing this chapter you should be able to:

1.       Define the term lipid and recognize the different classes of lipids upon looking at their structure; give actual examples of each class. (sec 20.1)  (exercise 20.3)

2.       Draw the structure of a fat molecule and explain the terms: triglycerides or triacylglycerol, and di- or mono-glyceride. (sec 20.2) (exercise 20.4)

3.       Compare and contrast saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. (sec 20.2) (exercise 20.5)

4.       Tell the structural characteristics of fatty acids. (sec 20.2)

5.       Discuss the following chemical and physical properties of fatty acids: (a) pH sensitivity, (b) solubility, (c) melting point, (d) hydrogenation reactions, and (e) oxidation reactions. (Lecture notes, sec 20.2,3) (exercise 20.8)

6.       Write equations to show the formation of fat from glycerol and fatty acids.(Lecture notes)

7.       Tell what distinguishes a fat from oil in terms of physical properties and molecular structures. (sec 20.3) (exercise 20.11, 20.13)

8.       Write equations to show the hydrogenation of unsaturated fat into saturated fat.(Lecture notes, sec 20.3) (exercise 20.14)

9.       Explain the term saponification; tell how soap works. (sec 20.3) (exercise 20.15, 20.16)

10.   Describe the general structure of complex lipids: phospholipids, sphingolipids, glycolipids. Give an actual example of each type with its biological functions. (sec 20.4,6,7,8) (exercise 20.21,20.26)

11.   Describe the fluid mosaic model of cell membranes, listing components in order of relative amount present. (sec 20.5) (exercise 20.17,20.19)

12.   Describe typical molecular structures of: micelles and lipid bilayers. Give examples of biological functions of each. (sec 20.5, LAP NF.6)

13.   Describe the general structure of steroids and lipoproteins. (sec 20.9, LAP NF.6)

14.   Describe cholesterol, HDL and LDL, respectively, in terms of (a) chemical structure, (b) biological functions,  and (c) relationship with atherosclerosis. (LAP NF.5, sec 20.9) (exercise 20.27, 20.29, 20.31, 20.33)

15.   Name two major types of steroid hormones and discuss the major functions of each. (sec 20.10)(exercise 20.43, 20.44)

16.   explain the function of bile acids. Give examples. (sec 20.11) (exercise 20.24)

17.   Discuss two types of eicosanoids and the major function of each. (sec 20.12)(exercise 20.45, 20.48)

18.   Tell what the term "essential fatty acid" mean and give an example. (LAP NF.4)

 

 

CHAPTER 21 – PROTEINS

 

After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

1.       List the various types of proteins, describe their functions and give an actual example of each one. (sec 21.1) (exercise 21.4)

2.       Describe each of the following terms and tell the relationship between them: amino acid, peptide, and protein. (sec 21.2)

3.       List by memory the names and abbreviations of all the amino acids commonly found in proteins in each of the four categories given in Table 21.1. (Exercise 21.6)

4.       Classify an amino acid to one of four type when given its structure. (sec 21.3 ) (exercise 21.9, 21.10)

5.       Explain the term “zwitterions” and give examples. (sec 21.3) (exercise 21.18)

6.       Explain what the isoelectric point of an amino acid is and tell the relationship between pH and pI. (sec 21.3)

7.       Draw structures of an amino acid at low, medium and high pH environments, respectively, given its pI value(s). (sec 21.3) (Exercise 21.19)

8.       Describe the “handedness” of amino acids; draw the D and L forms of any amino acid; and tell which exists in nature. (lecture notes) (Exercise 21.8, 21.12, 21.15)

9.       Draw the structure of cysteine and cystine. Describe the condition under which they inter-convert. (sec 21.4)

10.   Describe the structure of a peptide bond in terms of geometry, polarity and possible hydrogen bonding location(s). (Lecture notes) (Exercise 21.26)

11.   Draw structures of dipeptides and polypeptides when given the amino acids. Identify peptide bonds, amino acid residues and R groups in a dipeptide or polypeptide. (sec 21.5) (Exercise 21.20, 21.22, 21.23, 21.25, 21.27)

12.   Describe the four levels of protein structures and specify the chemical bonds or forces holding each structure. (sec 21.6,7)

13.   Give one actual example showing the importance of amino acid sequence in protein structure and function. (sec 21.7) (Exercise 21.30, 21.40)

14.   Sketch a section of helix and of sheet protein structure, respectively. Explain how these structures are maintained by hydrogen bonding. (sec 21.8) (Exercise 21.36)

15.   Discuss the four ways by which tertiary protein structures are stabilized. (sec 21.10) (Exercise 21.35, 21.37, 21.39)

16.   Discuss the special quaternary structures of each of these proteins in relation to their specific functions in the body: hemoglobin, collagen and integral membrane protein. (sec 21.9) (Exercise 21.42)

17.   Discuss glycoproteins in terms of structure and function in the body. (sec 21.10) (Exercise 21.47, 21.49)

18.   Tell the differences between a native protein and a denatured protein. List several ways to denature proteins and explain how each works. (sec21.11) (Exercise 21.41)

19.   Explain the acid/base properties of proteins; tell how pH relates to protein structure. (Lecture notes) (Exercise 21.28)

20.   Describe the gel electrophoresis technique and how it is applied in serum protein analysis. (lab)

21.   List the essential amino acids by name. Explain how essential amino acids relate to complete proteins. (LAP NF.8)

 

CHAPTER 22 – ENZYMES

 

After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

1.       Define the term: “enzyme specificity” and discuss different types of specificity. (sec 22.1) (Exercise 22.3,22.5, 22.6)

2.       Name the main classes of enzymes (sec 22.2, Table 22.1) and recognize what category an enzyme belongs to when given the reaction it catalyzes. (lecture notes) (Exercise 22.7, 22.9,22.10)

3.       Define each term and give an example of each: coenzyme, active site, substrate, competitive inhibitor, noncompetitive inhibitor, activation and inhibition in relation to an enzyme. (sec 22.3) (Exercise 22.12)

4.       Describe the effect of enzyme and substrate concentration on enzyme activity and represent this relationship graphically (sec 22.4) (Exercise 22.15)

5.       Describe the effect of temperature and pH on enzyme activity and  show graphically how enzyme activity varies as we change these two variables. (sec 22.4) (Exercise 22.16, 22.17, 22.19)

6.       Compare and contrast the lock and key model of enzyme action and the induced fit model.  Explain the types of forces are involved in the formation of the E-S complex in these models. (sec 22.5) (Exercise 22.21, 22.22, 22.23, 22.24)

7.       Describe competitive, non-competitive and irreversible inhibition of enzymes as follows: (a) Give examples of each type of inhibition, (b) Represent these processes graphically of competitive versus non-competitive inhibition, and (c) Predict how the end result of an enzyme catalyzed reaction is affected in each type of inhibition by increasing substrate concentration. (sec 22.5) (Exercise 22.25)

8.       Describe the five mechanisms of enzyme regulation and briefly describe each one. (sec 22.6) (Exercise 22.33)

9.       Differentiate the two processes of enzyme regulation: feedback and allosteric control. (sec 22.6) (Exercise 22.27, 22.28)

10.   Explain how proenzyme and zymogen relate to the function of an enzyme. Give examples. (sec 22.6) (Exercise 22.30)

11.   Describe one actual example of enzyme assays used in medical diagnosis. (sec 22.7, Table 22.2)

 


CHAPTER 23 – CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS: NEUROTRANSMITTERS AND HORMONES

After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

1.       Compare and contrast the two types of chemical messengers involved in cell communication by listing separately the similarities and differences of the two in terms of (a) how each is produced, (b) how each works. (sec 23.1) (Exercise 23.6)

2.       Describe the endocrine system and explain how the hypothalamus communicates with other tissues. (sec 23.2, FIG 23.2)

3.       Describe what a neuron looks like, or name its parts given a diagram. (FIG 23.1) (Exercise 23.4)

4.       Define the terms agonist and antagonist and explain how drugs can act as either one of these. (sec 23.1)

5.       Name five classes of chemical messengers and explain the mode of action of each. (sec 23.2) (Exercise 23.8)

6.       Explain how acetylcholine works as a neurotransmitter. (sec 23.3)(Exercise 23.10)

7.       Describe the mode of actions of several different drugs and toxins that act as acetylcholine agonists or antagonists. (lecture notes, sec 23.3) (Exercise 23.11)

8.       Describe/explain the mode of action of adrenergic messengers (epinephrine & others). Describe/explain the “signal transduction” process  and the use of “second messengers”. (sec 23.5) (Exercise 23.18, 23.19, 23.21, 23.24, 23.25)

9.       Explain how histamine and antihistamine work. (sec 23.5)

10.   Discuss the role of neuropeptides in pain relief. (sec 23.6) (Exercise 23.29, 23.31)

 

CHAPTER 24 – NUCLEOTIDES, NUCLEIC ACIDS, AND HEREDITY

After completing this chapter you should be able to:

1.       State what DNA and RNA stand for and show how they relate to each of the following: chromosome, gene, nucleic acid, nucleotide, and nucleoside. (sec 24.1) (Exercise 24.4,24.5,24.12)

2.       Identify the three parts of a nucleotide when given its structure; when given the structures of the three parts individually, draw the structure of the nucleotide. (sec 24.2) (exercise 24.9, 24.15,24.16)

3.       Recognize the structure of adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil. Given the structure, classify each base as a purine or pyrimidine. (sec 24..2) (exercise 24.8, 24.10)

4.       Draw and name a DNA or RNA segment when the base sequence is given. Mark the 3’ and 5’ ends, and identify the phosphoester bonds, sugar and base segments. (sec 24.3)(exercise 24.17)

5.       Draw hydrogen bonded base pairs with the correct number and placement of hydrogen bonds given the structures of the bases. (Figure 24.5, 24.7) (exercise 24.19)

6.       Explain the meaning of each phrase, noting particularly the words in quotes: (a) DNA “double helix,” (b) “antiparallel” DNA strands, and (c) “complementary” base pairing. (sec 24.3)

7.       Compare and contrast major structural differences between DNA and RNA. (sec 24.3 and 24.5)

8.       List the functions of the three types of cellular RNA. (sec 24.4) (exercise 24.25, 24.27, 24.32)

9.       Describe DNA replication step-by-step (how it starts, proceeds, ends; which enzyme / molecule is involved for what purpose, and how to ensure accuracy of the process). Include the meaning of these terms in your description: (a) semi-conservative, (b) lagging strand, (c) leading strand, (d) replication fork, (e) primers, (f) Okazaki fragments, and (g) replisomes. (sec 24.6) (exercise 24.34, 24.39, 24.44, 24.47, 24.48, 24.49, 24.50)

10.   Describe an example of DNA repair process. (sec 24.7) (exercise 24.51, 24.52)

11.   Define the terms: cloning, molecular cloing and PCR. (sec 24.8)

CHAPTER 25 – GENE EXPRESSION AND PROTEIN SYNTHESIS

After completing this chapter you should be able to:

1.       State the central dogma of molecular genetics. (sec 25.1)

2.       Define the term: gene expression. (sec 25.1) (exercise 25.5)

3.       Describe the transcription process to make RNA (how it starts, proceeds, ends; which enzyme / molecule is involved for what purpose). Include the meaning of these terms in your description: (a) template strand, (b) informational strand, (c) where transcription occurs in the cell, (d) intron, (e) exon, (f) structural gene, (g) regulatory gene, (h) promoter, (i) transcription factors, and (j) post-transcription process. (sec 25.2) (exercise 25.8, 25.9, 25.10, 2.11, 25.12)

4.       Describe ribosomes and discuss their function.(sec 25.3)

5.       Show how these relate to each other and how they differ: gene, genetic code, codon and anticodon. (sec 25.3, 25.4) (exercise 25.17, 25.18)

6.       Identify from the structure of a transfer RNA the following: (a) anticodon, (b) 5’end, (c) 3’ end, and tell (d) where and how (type of chemical bond) the amino acid bonds to the tRNA. (sec 25.3, 25.5) (exercise 25.15, 25.20)

7.       Outline the translation process by which protein synthesis occurs (where these steps take place, how each step starts, proceeds, ends; which enzyme / molecule is involved for what purpose). (sec 25.5) (exercise 25.21, 25.22, 25.23)

8.       Use the genetic code to predict the amino acids sequence in a protein segment given the sequence of  a segment of mature mRNA. (sec 25.4)

9.       Describe what a mutation is and define the term mutagens. (sec 25.7)

10.   Discuss the different impacts of a mutation and why some are not harmful. (sec 25.7) (exercise 25.29)

11.   Explain the difference between these two terms: recombinant DNA technique and genetic engineering. (sec 25.8)

 

CHAPTER 31 – BODY FLUIDS

1.       Name the various types of body fluids and point out the special aspects of each type. (sec 31.1) (exercise 31.2, 31.7, 31.9)

2.       Name the “blood gases” and what it means to “monitor blood gases” in clinical settings. (lecture notes)

3.       Describe the cell responsible for transporting blood gases, and specify how it is different from other cells. (sec 31.2)

4.       Describe the general structure of hemoglobin, the number of heme units in a hemoglobin molecule and the number of oxygen molecules that it can carry. Determine the oxidation state iron must have in order to bind the O2 molecule.(sec 31.3, sec 21.9, lecture notes)

5.       Explain how allosteric interactions affect the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen. .(sec 31.3) (exercise 31.13, 31.19)

6.       Describe the three ways carbon dioxide is transported in the blood on the molecular level; write equations to show carbon dioxide (a) converting into bicarbonate, and (b) binding to hemoglobin.(sec 31.4) (exercise 31.21) 

7.      Use the equilibria outlined in page 751 of text and Figure 31.3 to predict how pH of the blood affects the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen. (exercise 31.18, 31.22)


CHAPTER 26 – BIOENERGETICS: HOW THE BODY CONVERTS FOOD TO ENERGY

 

After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

1.       Compare and contrast the terms: metabolism, catabolism, and anabolism. (sec 26.1)

2.       Define the phrase: common catabolic pathway. What is its purpose? How does it relate to the food we eat? (sec 26.1) (exercise 26.2)

3.       Describe the general structure of a cell, in particular describe in detail the structure of the mitochondrion. (sec 26.2) (exercises 26.3, 26.4, 26.5, 26.6)

4.       Give the full names of the following: ATP, ADP, Acetyl CoA, FAD, and NAD+. (sec 26.3) (exercise 26.15, 26.18)

5.       Write equations to show the (a) hydrolysis of ATP and (b) the formation of Acetyl CoA when given the structures of ATP and CoA. Explain the role of each process in metabolism. (sec 26.3) (exercise 21.15)

6.       Write equations to show how FAD and NAD+ are reduced. (Note how one gains a hydride and the other gains a hydride and a proton.) (sec 26.3) (exercise 26.11, 26.12, 26.13, 26.14)

7.       Recognize whether an organic molecule is oxidized or reduced when given the substrate and the product of a reaction. (lecture notes)

8.       Concerning the citric acid cycle: (Figure 26.8, sec 26.4) (exercises 26.22, 26.24, 26.25, 26.27, 26.28, 26.29)

a.       List the general steps: From the 2 carbon fragment of Acetyl CoA ® part of a 6 carbon molecule (citrate) à 5 carbons à 4 carbons (oxaloacetate), etc.

b.       Recognize the names of the intermediates in the citric acid cycle (e.g., citrate, oxaloacetate, etc.);

c.       If given the structure of the substrate and product for a specific step in the citric acid cycle be able to tell what type of reaction it was and whether CO2, NADH, ATP or FADH2 were produced;

d.       Tell the class of enzyme needed to catalyze each step of the citric acid cycle

e.       Write the net equation for the citric acid cycle.

9.       Concerning the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation: (Figure 26.10, sec 26.5, 26.6) (exercises 26.36, 26.38, 26.41, 26.43, 26.44, 26.45)

a.       Describe in general the flow of events that take place in the electron transport system.

b.       Describe in general what happens in each complex of the electron transport system: which receive electrons, which pump protons, which are mobile, and where water is made (including the balanced chemical equation).

c.       Explain how coenzyme Q is reduced and how the heme containing cytochromes shuttle electrons.

d.       Explain what happens at the ATP synthase complex. What provides the energy for the reaction? Explain the concept of a proton gradient and describe how energy can be obtained from it.

e.       Specify approximately how many ATP’s are produced from NADH and FADH2 and use this knowledge to predict how many ATP’s are produced from a given number of acetyl CoA’s through the citric acid cycle and the electron transport system.

10.   Show in steps how each C2 fragment that enters the citric acid cycle produces 12 ATP molecules and uses up two O2  molecules. Write an over all equation for this process   (sec 26.7) (exercise 26.50)

 

 


CHAPTER 27 – SPECIFIC CATABOLIC PATHWAYS: CARBOHYDRATE, LIPID AND PROTEIN METABOLISM

 

After completing this chapter you should be able to:

1.       Draw an overall flow chart showing general steps of each specific catabolic pathway of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids to the common catabolic pathway. (sec 27.1, Figure 27.2)

CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM

2.       Concerning glycolysis: (sec 27.2) (exercise 27.5, 27.6, 27.7, 27.8, 27.9)

a.       Describe what type of reaction occurred if given the substrate and product,

b.       Given the substrate, draw the structure of the product in glycolysis for steps involving keto-enol tautomerization (isomerization of a aldose to a ketose) or dehydration.

c.       Name the 2 major regulatory steps in glycolysis, the steps that consume or produce ATP, and the step that generates NADH.

d.       Explain what substrate level phosphorylation is.

e.       Explain how fructose, galactose and mannose enter glycolysis.

f.        Write the overall net equation of glycolysis.

3.       Discuss the three possible fate of the pyruvate produced by glycolysis. State the conditions for each fate to occur and whether NADH is produced or consumed. (lecture notes) (exercise 27.12)

4.       Concerning the pentose phosphate pathway: (sec 27.2, Figure 27.5) (exercise 27.11)

a.       State the two main functions of the pentose phosphate pathway.

b.       Name the two phases of this pathway.

c.       State what each phase of the pathway produces.

d.       Discuss what happens if synthesis of nucleic acids is not needed.

5.       Show steps and calculate the number or ATP’s produced from a molecule of glucose in the presence of oxygen. (sec 27.3)(exercise 27.15, 27.16)

6.       Describe how carbohydrates other than glucose enter the glycolysis process, including fructose, galactose and the product of glycogenolysis. (sec 27.3, Figure 27.4)(exercise 27.17)

LIPID METABOLISM

7.       Draw structures and write equations to show the relationship between glycerol, dihydroxyacetone phosphate and glycerol-3-phosphate. Describe how these molecules relate to lipid metabolism. (sec 27.4) (exercise 27.19, 27.20)

8.       Explain why the catabolism of fatty acids is also called b-oxidation pathway. (sec 27.5)

9.       Write an equation to show how a typical fatty acid is activated prior to the beta oxidation. (sec 27.5, Fig 27.6)

10.   Specify the part of a cell where each step of fatty acid catabolism occurs, and name the types of chemical reactions involved in each step in the b-oxidation pathway. (sec 27.5, Fig 27.6) (exercise 27.21, 27.22, 27.23)

11.   Calculate the number of ATP molecules obtained in the b-oxidation of a typical fatty acid when its formula is given. (sec 27.6)(exercise 27.25, 27.26)

12.   Explain the process of synthesis of ketone bodies (ketogenesis), include the molecules are they made from, when they are produced, and the names of the three ketone bodies. (sec 27.7) (exercise 27.29, 27.30)

 

PROTEIN AND AMINO ACID METABOLISM

13.   Give an overview of protein catabolism pathway. (Figure 27.7)

14.   Define the term amino acid pool and list various processes entering and exiting the amino acid pool. (sec 27.1, Figure 27.7)

15.   Predict the products or give examples of transamination and oxidative deamination. Describe where each occurs within the cell and within the organism. (sec 27.8) (exercise 27.33)

16.   Describe the Urea cycle in terms of: (sec 27.8) (exercise 27.34, 27.36, 27.37)

a.       its primary function in the body;

b.       where it occurs in the body (the point at which the urea cycle moves from the mitochondrial matrix to the cytosol and back to the mitochondrial matrix),

c.       the reaction for synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate,

d.       how carbamoyl phosphate enters the urea cycle including the location where this step occurs,

e.       where each nitrogen and the carbon in urea come from.

f.        the energy involved in the process, and

g.       how it relates to the citric acid cycle.

17.   Explain why some amino acids are classified as ketogenic and others glucogenic and give two to three examples of each type; discuss the fate of the carbon atoms belonging to a typical amino acid in each class. (sec 27.9) (exercise 27.35)