Biochemistry

Front

Water is a _ molecule.

Back

polar

Front

Which statement about enzymes is false?

Back

Enzymes slow down chemical reactions.

Front

Which pair is incorrect?

Back

proteins - provide energy

Front

Which is the strongest base?

Back

pH of 9

Front

Because enzymes speed up chemical reactions, they are called _

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catalysts

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Back

Provide energy.

Front

What do lipids primarily provide?

Back

Insulation and energy storage.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids?

Back

Store hereditary information.

Front

What is the pH scale used for?

Back

To measure the acidity or basicity of a solution.

Front

What is an enzyme's active site?

Back

The region where substrate molecules bind.