Macromolecules and Water Properties Test

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O

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Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?

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Bag of mixed nuts

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What does hydrophilic mean?

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lover of water

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Macromolecules are made up of smaller units called?

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monomers

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Identify the reactant(s) in the chemical reaction, CO2 + H2O --> H2CO3.

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CO2 and H2O

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the role of water in biological systems?

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Water acts as a solvent, temperature regulator, and is essential for biochemical reactions.

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What does hydrophobic mean?

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Repellent to water; substances that do not mix with water.

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What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture, while a suspension contains larger particles that can settle out.