H Glucose & Biochemical Rxns

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What is the molecular formula for sulfuric acid?

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H₂SO₄

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How many atoms of hydrogen are in each molecule of H₂SO₄?

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2

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A change in matter when the molecules rearrange to make new molecules.

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What is dehydration synthesis?

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A chemical reaction that involves the formation of a bond between two molecules with the removal of water.

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What is hydrolysis?

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A chemical reaction that involves the breaking of a bond in a molecule using water.

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What is the role of water in hydrolysis?

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Water is used to break bonds between polymers.

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What is the difference between dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis?

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Dehydration synthesis builds larger molecules by removing water, while hydrolysis breaks down larger molecules by adding water.

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What type of reaction is illustrated when two monosaccharides combine to form a disaccharide?

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Dehydration synthesis.

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What type of reaction is illustrated when a disaccharide is broken down into two monosaccharides?

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Hydrolysis.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.