Chemical Basis for life vocabulary

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What is a macromolecule made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that is used for energy?

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Carbohydrate

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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What is the term for the energy required for a chemical reaction to occur?

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Activation energy

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What type of bond is characterized by a weak attraction between two molecules due to electrostatic forces?

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Hydrogen bond

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What are large complex molecules made of chains of smaller molecules called?

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Macromolecule

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What are the building blocks of DNA or RNA?

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Nucleotide

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules found in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the role of activation energy in chemical reactions?

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It is the minimum energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.

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How do hydrogen bonds contribute to the properties of water?

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They create cohesion and adhesion, leading to water's unique properties.

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What is the difference between a monomer and a polymer?

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A monomer is a single unit, while a polymer is a chain of monomers.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7