Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biochemistry4h 34m
2. Water3h 23m
3. Amino Acids8h 10m
4. Protein Structure10h 4m
5. Protein Techniques14h 5m
6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics13h 38m
7. Enzyme Inhibition and Regulation 8h 42m
8. Protein Function 9h 41m
9. Carbohydrates7h 49m
10. Lipids5h 49m
11. Biological Membranes and Transport 6h 37m
12. Biosignaling9h 45m
Review 1: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, & Membranes2h 47m
Review 2: Biosignaling, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, & PP-Pathway3h 12m
Review 3: Pyruvate & Fatty Acid Oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, & Glycogen Metabolism2h 26m
Review 4: Amino Acid Oxidation, Oxidative Phosphorylation, & Photophosphorylation1h 48m

1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Proteins

Biochemistry

1. Introduction to Biochemistry

Proteins

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Multiple Choice

Which term best describes a long molecule consisting of many similar or identical building blocks linked by covalent bonds?

Oligomer

Polymer

Monomer

Isomer

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Step 1: Understand the key terms provided in the question. A 'monomer' is a single building block or unit, while a 'polymer' is a long molecule made up of many monomers linked together by covalent bonds. An 'oligomer' is a molecule consisting of a few monomers, and an 'isomer' refers to molecules with the same molecular formula but different structures.

Step 2: Focus on the description in the question: 'a long molecule consisting of many similar or identical building blocks linked by covalent bonds.' This description matches the definition of a polymer.

Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options based on the definitions. 'Monomer' refers to a single unit, which does not match the description of a long molecule. 'Oligomer' refers to a molecule with only a few monomers, which is not 'long.' 'Isomer' is unrelated to the concept of building blocks linked by covalent bonds.

Step 4: Confirm that the correct term is 'polymer,' as it specifically refers to a long molecule composed of many monomers linked by covalent bonds.

Step 5: Conclude that the term 'polymer' best fits the description provided in the question.