Biochemistry

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What type of molecule is water?

Back

Water is a polar molecule.

Front

What happens to heat when water evaporates?

Back

Water absorbs heat when it evaporates.

Front

Which macromolecule is incorrectly paired with its function: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, or nucleic acids?

Back

Proteins are incorrectly paired with providing energy.

Front

Identify the wrong polymer/monomer pair: proteins - amino acids, lipids - monosaccharides, carbohydrates - sugars, or nucleic acids - nucleotides?

Back

Lipids: monosaccharides is the wrong polymer/monomer pair.

Front

What effect do enzymes have on activation energy?

Back

Enzymes lower activation energy.

Front

What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?

Back

Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules.

Front

What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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The building blocks of carbohydrates are monosaccharides.

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What is the role of lipids in biological membranes?

Back

Lipids form the structural basis of biological membranes.

Front

What is the significance of hydrogen bonds in water?

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Hydrogen bonds give water its unique properties, such as high surface tension and specific heat.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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