Biochemistry Unit Review Game 2023

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What is a protein?

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A protein is a large biomolecule made up of one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a variety of functions within living organisms, including catalyzing metabolic reactions, replicating DNA, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins. There are 20 different amino acids that combine in various sequences to form proteins.

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What is dehydration synthesis?

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Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction that involves the removal of a water molecule to join two molecules together, commonly used to form polymers from monomers.

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What is denaturation in enzymes?

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Denaturation is the process in which an enzyme loses its native structure and, consequently, its biological activity due to factors such as high temperature or extreme pH.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts in biochemical reactions, speeding up the reaction rate by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What are monomers?

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Monomers are small, basic molecular units that can join together to form larger structures called polymers.

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What is a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule composed of many repeated subunits (monomers), which are connected by covalent bonds.

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What is the relationship between simple sugars and carbohydrates?

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Simple sugars, also known as monosaccharides, are the basic building blocks of carbohydrates, which are larger molecules made up of multiple simple sugars.

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What is the effect of high temperature on enzyme activity?

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High temperatures can lead to decreased enzyme activity because they can denature the enzyme, altering its structure and function.