Biochemistry Review

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What color is a positive Biuret's test?

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Lavender

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Why does pepper move away from soap when sprinkled on water?

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Soap breaks the hydrogen bonds and the remaining ones pull the pepper away.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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A monosaccharide is a simple sugar that is the most basic form of carbohydrates.

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How does your body use lipids?

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Lipids are used for energy storage and insulation.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A polysaccharide is a carbohydrate whose molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.

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What role do enzymes play in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What are fatty acids?

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Fatty acids are the building blocks of lipids and can be saturated or unsaturated.

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What is the structure of an amino acid?

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An amino acid consists of a central carbon atom, an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a variable R group.