How Will Brief Heating (To 95°C)affect Macromolecular Structures in Aqueous

question 42

Multiple Choice

How will brief heating (to 95°C) affect macromolecular structures in aqueous solution?

• A) DNA duplexes will unwind and separate.
• B) Proteins will unfold (denature).
• C) Starch will hydrolyze into monomeric sugars.
• D) Proteins will hydrolyze into amino acids.
• E) DNA duplexes will unwind and separate, and proteins will unfold (denature).

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Definitions:

Cricoid Cartilage

A ring-shaped cartilage of the larynx, located below the thyroid cartilage, that provides support and structure to the airway.

Paired Cartilages

Paired cartilages refer to symmetrical cartilaginous structures that occur in pairs within the body, contributing to structural support and flexibility in various organs and joints.

Alveolar Expansion

The process of air sacs in the lungs enlarging during inhalation, facilitating gas exchange between the lungs and blood.

Lung Recoil

The tendency of the lungs to return to their original size after being stretched or expanded, a critical factor in normal breathing and expelling air from the lungs.