Question 1
Which physical property of water allows it to absorb or release large quantities of thermal energy with minimal change in its own temperature, buffering biological organisms against environmental thermal fluctuations?
Correct Answer:
High specific heat capacity
Question 2
When a red blood cell (erythrocyte) is placed in a hypertonic NaCl solution, water rapidly flows out of the cell across the plasma membrane. What is this cellular response termed in animal cell physiology?
Correct Answer:
Crenation
Question 3
Which of the following monosaccharides is classified structural-chemically as a ketohexose?
Correct Answer:
D-Fructose
Question 4
Maltose is a disaccharide produced by starch hydrolysis. Which glycosidic linkage connects the two glucose units in maltose?
Correct Answer:
alpha(1 -> 4) glycosidic bond
Question 5
Cellulose serves as a structural component in plant cell walls, whereas starch serves as energy storage. What structural feature accounts for the mechanical rigidity and resistance of cellulose to human digestive enzymes?
Correct Answer:
Linear unbranched chains of D-glucose linked by beta(1 -> 4) glycosidic bonds forming microfibrils
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