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A general trend in the structure of many biomolecules is:
A) that the order and bonding of monomers form the basis for the secondary and tertiary structure of the polymer. |
B) that they are all soluble in water independent of the size of the polymer. |
C) that each class of biomolecule can form either fibrous or globular conformations depending on the chemical conditions inside the cell. |
D) that each class of biomolecule forms one type of secondary structure independent of the order of the monomers in the polymer. |
E) that four different monomers form the basis for the functional and structural properties of each polymer. |
Answer: a) that the order and binding of monomers form the basis for the secondary and tertiary structure of the polymer.
Explanation- Considering protein as polymer. For protein, amino acid is monomer. The arrangement between the constitutive amino acid is the basis of secondary structure of protein. The hydrogen bonds which are formed between hydrogen of amino group and oxygen of carboxyl group. The pattern of hydrogen bonding ultimately determines the secondary structure of protein. The tertiary structure of protein is more complex than secondary structure. This complexity is attributed to the ionic interactions. So, order and binding of monomers play a crucial role in order to determine the secondary and tertiary structure.