Biological Science

Chapter 3: Macromolecules and the RNA World

Figure Review

This is an on-line version of the green Figure Review questions and exercises included with many of the figures in your textbook. Each question includes the figure number from the book to help you complete the requested task. Use this version to quickly and easily submit your work to your instructor or teaching assistant.

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Figure 3.1
On figure 3.1 of your textbook, label the parts of the apparatus that mimic the ocean, the atmosphere, rain, and lightning.  

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Figure 3.3
Study the composition of the side chains shown in figure 3.3b (page 45). The generalized model above indicates the side chains as the "R" portion. Predict which of the side chains are most likely and least likely to interact with water? How does your answer compare to the data presented in Table 3.1 of your textbook (page 46)?  

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Figure 3.5
Compared to carbon dioxide, are sugars reduced or oxidized molecules?  

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Figure 3.12
The graph illustrates an exothermic reaction. On the figure in your textbook (page 54), draw a graph of an endothermic reaction.  

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Figure 3.13
Can a catalyst make an unspontaneous reaction occur spontaneously?  

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Figure 3.14
Identify the bases, then write down the sequence starting at the 5' end.  

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Figure 3.15
Which bond is stronger, the A–U bond or the C–G bond?  

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Box 3.4
How many base pairs fit inside one complete turn of the double helix?  

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