Chemistry of Life Review

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What are nucleotides?

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Nucleotides are the monomer (building blocks) of nucleic acids.

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What is the solvent in a hot chocolate mixture?

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The solvent in a hot chocolate mixture is milk.

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What two conditions do enzymes depend on?

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Enzymes depend on temperature and pH.

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What is the electrical charge of an electron, neutron, and proton?

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Electron: -, Neutron: 0, Proton: +.

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What is the best definition of an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a protein catalyst that speeds up the rate of specific biological reactions.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and is double-stranded, while RNA contains ribose sugar and is single-stranded.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.