http://www.ck12.org Chapter 26. Biochemistry
Problems
- What type of organic reaction is capable of turning an unsaturated fat into a saturated fat? Explain.
- What are the molecular and condensed structural formulas of the wax formed from the esterification of 1-
decanol with octanoic acid? Name the molecule.
Further Reading / Supplemental Links
- Lipids:Fats,Oils,Waxes,etc., http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio104/lipids.htm
- Biomolecules:TheLipids, http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ap13204
Points to Consider
Nucleic acids form the genetic material that is passed from generation to generation in the form of deoxyribonucleic
acid (DNA).
- What are the structures of nucleic acids?
- How does the nucleic acid sequence of DNA lead to the production of different proteins?