138) Which molecule is referred to as the “energy storehouse”?
A) acetyl CoA
B) ATP
C) CO2
D) fatty acids
139) Approximately what mass percent of a body’s dry weight consists of proteins?
A) 5%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 72%
140) In addition to an amine, which functional group do all amino acids contain?
A) an alcohol
B) an amide
C) a carboxylic acid
D) an oxyacid
141) A peptide bond links
A) an alcohol and a ketone.
B) an amide and an aldehyde.
C) an amine and a carboxylic acid.
D) ATP and acetyl CoA.
142) What does the term “alpha” amino acid mean?
A) The amino group attaches to the carbon in the carboxyl group.
B) The amino group attaches to the carbon next to the carboxylic acid group.
C) The amino acid contains only one carbon atom.
D) The amino acid contains only one carboxylic acid group.
143) How many alpha amino acids commonly make up the different proteins found in humans?
A) 4
B) 20
C) 100
D) millions