Chem 40 PS6 (Carbohydrates and Lipids)

1. Give two major differences of proteins and polysaccharides with regards to their structure.

2. Explain why amylose can form spiral structure but cellulose forms straight chains.

3. Give two significance of branching in glycogen.

4. Give two functions of glycans in glycoproteins.

5. What are lectins?

6. What is the significance of the presence of the D-amino acid residues in the stability of
peptidoglycans?

7. Give three general characteristics of naturally occurring fatty acids.

8. Give two factors that affect the fluidity of cell membranes.

9. A. What are lipoproteins? B. Give two examples of lipoproteins.

10. Why are triacylglycerols not found as component of the lipid bilayer?

11. Give two roles of cholesterol.

12. Give one specific example and the corresponding function of lipids under each of the following
classification:
a. Terpene
b. Eicosanoid
c. Polar lipid
d. Steroid

13. What are the two types of membrane transport