Biochemistry Review

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What type of lipid regulates what can enter and exit the cell?

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Phospholipid

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Lipid, Nucleic Acid, Protein, Carbohydrate

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What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity based on a graph?

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30 C

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What is the range of the pH scale?

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0 - 14

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What organic molecules are formed from the digestion of meat after three days?

Back

Protein

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

Front

What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and two hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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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.

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What is the building block of proteins?

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Amino acids.