Macromolecules and Properties of Water

Front

What is the term for when water sticks to something besides water?

Back

Adhesion

Front

Which part is NOT a component of a Nucleotide?

Back

Amino Acid

Front

What property of water allows it to dissolve almost any substance?

Back

Universal Solvent

Front

What is the monomer of Nucleic Acids?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

What property of water causes ice to float?

Back

Unique Density of Ice

Front

What is the term for water molecules sticking to each other?

Back

Cohesion

Front

What is the property of water that allows it to absorb a lot of heat before increasing in temperature?

Back

High Specific Heat

Front

What is the pH level of pure water?

Back

Neutral pH (7)

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.