Thiols Have Structures Similar to Alcohols Except That They Contain

question 28

Multiple Choice

Thiols have structures similar to alcohols except that they contain ________.

• A)three alcohol groups
• B)more than one carbon
• C)sulfur in place of oxygen in the functional group
• D)lithium in place of oxygen in the functional group
• E)nitrogen in place of oxygen in the functional group

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Definitions:

Integral Proteins

Proteins that are permanently attached to the membrane, serving various roles such as transport, cell adhesion, and functioning as enzymes.

Plasma Membrane

The semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out.

Membrane-Bound Receptors

Proteins located on the cell surface involved in transmitting signals from the outside to the inside of the cell.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on cell membranes or within cells where particular molecules, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, can bind and elicit a physiological response.