The Chemical Basis for Life- BioChemistry

Front

______ are organic molecules used by the body to store the genetic code.

Back

Nucleic Acids

Front

A substance with a pH of 4 is considered a(n) __________.

Back

acid

Front

Monosaccharides are the monomers of ______.

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

The picture represents a/an ___________________.

Back

lipid

Front

Water beads up on the surface of a penny and appears to be over the edge of the penny due to what property?

Back

High Surface Tension

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and structural support.

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

Back

0 to 6.9

Front

What type of bond holds the atoms in a water molecule together?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the universal solvent?

Back

Water