1.Prostaglandins are a class of ________ that are involved in ________. Select o

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1.Prostaglandins are a class of ________ that are involved in ________.

Select one:

A. triglyceride; inflammation

B. fatty acid; blood clotting

C. fatty acid; cell membrane integrity

D. carbohydrate; blood clotting

2.If a molecule containing primarily ionic bonds is placed in an aqueous solution, it is more likely to retain its structure than a molecule composed primarily of polar covalent bonds.

Select one:

a.True

b.False

3.All amino acids contain carboxyl and amino groups.

Select one:

a.True

b.False

Explanation / Answer

B. PGs are derived from fatty acids and are hormone like substances involved in numerous processes in the body. However their main action is in blood clotting, inflammation and induction of labor. False. Ionic compounds more often than not readily dissociate in an aqueous solution. Covalent compounds however break down into molecules only and thus are more likely to retain their structure. True. By definition, all amino acids without exceptions contain an amino and a carboxylic acid group.

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