Problem:

Question 1: How does the structure of a saturated fatty acid differ from an unsaturated fatty acid? Based on its structure, how does an unsaturated fatty acid affect plasma membrane fluidity?

Question 2: What element is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids?

Question 3: A peptide bond is always formed between the _____________ group of one _______________ and the ________________________ group of the next.

Question 4: What is a reducing sugar?

Question 5: Plant cells store energy in the form of _____________________, while animal cells store energy in the form of _______________________.

Fructose, glucose
Disaccharides, monosaccharides
Cellulose, chitin
Starch, glycogen
Cellulose, glucose

Question 6: Consider the structure below and answer the following questions:

a. Name the structure.

b. How does form follow function with this molecule, i.e. what is the function of the molecule and how does the structure make the function possible?

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