Biochemistry Finals Review

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What are lipids soluble in?

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Organic solvents.

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What is the major biological function of lipids?

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Formation of cell membranes.

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What is the primary function of lipids in biological membranes?

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Acting as a structural component.

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Are lipids hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

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Hydrophobic and insoluble in water.

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What is a characteristic feature of phospholipids?

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Two hydrophobic fatty acid chains and a hydrophilic phosphate group.

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What happens to enzymes when exposed to temperatures significantly above their optimal range?

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They denature and lose functionality.

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What role do enzymes serve in biochemical reactions?

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They act as catalysts.

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What is a holoenzyme?

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The active form of an enzyme that contains both its apoenzyme and cofactor.

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What is a coenzyme?

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A component of a conjugated enzyme derived from vitamins.

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What is the function of hexokinase?

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Converts glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in the first step of glycolysis.