Chemistry of Life Review

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What ion is the solution for an acid?

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H+

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What is the main function of lipids?

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Store energy and provide insulation and protection to organs.

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What type of bond is within a water molecule?

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Covalent bond.

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What compound is the most abundant in all living things?

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Water.

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What is solute and solvent?

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The solute is the substance being dissolved, and the solvent is the substance in which the solute is dissolved.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic), with 7 being neutral.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, primarily used for energy.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological 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 a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.