Edith,a 45-Year-Old Journalist,alternates Between Extreme Sadness and Lethargy and Extreme

question 4

Multiple Choice

Edith,a 45-year-old journalist,alternates between extreme sadness and lethargy and extreme euphoria and overactivity.The drug most likely to prove beneficial to her is

• A) lithium.
• B) Xanax.
• C) Zoloft.
• D) Thorazine.

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Definitions:

Phosphodiester Linkage

The covalent bond between the phosphate group of one nucleotide and the hydroxyl group of another, forming the backbone of DNA and RNA molecules.

Triacylglycerol

The main storage lipid of organisms, consisting of a glycerol combined chemically with three fatty acids; also called triglyceride. Compare with monoacylglycerol and diacylglycerol.

Nucleic Acid

Nucleic acids are biopolymers, or large biomolecules, essential for all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, which carry genetic information.

Alpha-Helical Structure

A common motif in the secondary structure of proteins, characterized by a right-handed coil that provides structural support.