Biochemistry

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What is cellulose classified as?

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Cellulose is classified as a carbohydrate.

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Which macromolecule category do enzymes belong to?

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Enzymes belong to the category of proteins.

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What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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What pH value indicates an acidic substance?

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A substance with a pH of less than 7 is considered acidic.

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What suffix do most sugars end with?

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Most sugars end with the suffix -ose.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

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The primary function of enzymes is to act as catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions.

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What is the difference between a saturated and unsaturated fat?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The basic unit of life is the cell.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.