HS-LS1-6: Biochemistry

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Of all the elements, ________ is the most significant to life.

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Carbon is the most significant element to life due to its ability to form stable bonds with many elements, including itself, allowing for the complexity of organic molecules.

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Which is the wrong polymer/monomer pair?

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Lipids: Monosaccharides is the wrong pair. Lipids are made of fatty acids and glycerol, not monosaccharides.

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What is the monomer (building block) for lipids?

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The monomers for lipids are fatty acids and glycerol.

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Two examples of carbohydrates are

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Sugars and starches are two examples of carbohydrates.

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Identify the products in this reaction: 6H2O + 6CO2 → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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The products of the reaction are C6H12O6 (glucose) and 6O2 (oxygen).

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What are the four main types of macromolecules essential for life?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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Define carbohydrates.

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Carbohydrates are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1, and are a primary source of energy for living organisms.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids, which are linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required.