The breaking down of a candy bar into single glucose (sugar) units is an example of: A. catabolism B. anabolism C. protein metabolism D. lipid metabolism Match the appropriate macromolecule with its example: 1. Nucleic Acid 2. Protein 3. Lipid 4...
What is an example of transfer RNA?Uses of RNA:There are three types of RNA molecules, each of which plays a different role in the synthesis of proteins. All the RNA molecules are made using a DNA template and have relatively short lifespans which means a cell can control protein productio...
Describe what the job of an enzyme is inside your body and what macromolecule is used to build an enzyme. (a) What does a substrate do in regard to enzymes? (b) How do inhibitors work? (a) How many enzymes are in the digestive system? (b) Whe...
Frataxin (FXN) is a protein involved in storage and delivery of iron in the mitochondria. Single-point mutations in the FXN gene lead to reduced production of functional frataxin, with the consequent dyshomeostasis of iron. FXN variants are at the basis of neurological impairment (the Friedreic...