Bio-chem

Front

What is the substance that is dissolved in a solution?

Back

Solute

Front

What type of macromolecule is starch?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What are chemical reactions that take in energy called?

Back

Endothermic

Front

What charge do electrons have?

Back

Negative

Front

What is the substance that does the dissolving in a solution?

Back

Solvent

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

Source of energy

Front

What is the process called when a solute dissolves in a solvent?

Back

Dissolution

Front

What is the term for a mixture where one substance is evenly distributed within another?

Back

Solution

Front

What is the difference between an exothermic and an endothermic reaction?

Back

Exothermic reactions release energy, while endothermic reactions absorb energy.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.