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Give one difference between starch and gum

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Starch and Gum**: - Starch and gum are both polysaccharides, which are complex carbohydrates made up of sugar molecules. They are also referred to as non-sugars because they do not taste sweet. 2. **Composition of Starch**: - Starch is a polymer made up of only one type of monomeric unit, which is alpha-glucose. - It consists of two components: ...
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ICSE-BIOMOLECULES-EXERCISE (PART-II) (DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS)(SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
  1. Classify the following proteins into fibrous and globular proteins. in...

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  2. What is the difference between starch and glycogen ?

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  3. Give one difference between starch and gum

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  4. What type of bonding is involved in the a-helix of proteins?

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  5. Differentiate between globular and fibrous proteins.

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  6. What type of bonding occurs in (a) alpha-helix configuration (b) prote...

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  7. Describe the three forces that stabilize protein structure.

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  8. Draw open chain structure of aldopentose and aldohexose. How many asym...

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  9. Explain mutarotation. Give its mechanism in case of D-glucose.

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  10. Define and classify vitamins. Give at least two examples of each type.

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  11. Enumerate the structural differences between DNA and RNA. Write down t...

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  12. What are complementary bases ? Draw structure to show hydrogen bonding...

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  13. What is the melting temperature (Tm) of DNA ? A DNA molecule with more...

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  14. When RNA is hydrolysed there is no relationship among the quantities o...

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  15. Explain the process of DNA replication.

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  16. [A]: The genetic code is degenerate. [R]: Because the most amino ac...

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  17. What are polysaccharides ? Name two such substances of immense use to ...

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  18. What are enzymes ? In what respects do they differ from conventional c...

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  19. What are carbohydrates ? How do they act as a source of energy?

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  20. What are proteins ? Write their two uses.

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