Chap. 2 Flashcard Anatomy and Physiology

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Which type of chemical reaction involves building larger molecules from smaller subunits?

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Synthesis

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Breaking down glycogen into glucose is an example of:

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Decomposition reaction

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In an exchange reaction,

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Parts of molecules are swapped between reactants

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Which type of reaction can proceed in both directions, depending on conditions?

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Reversible

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The role of an enzyme is to:

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Lower the activation energy needed for a reaction

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The specific area of an enzyme where the substrate binds is called the:

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Active site

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What will most likely cause an enzyme to denature? Options: Heat, Acidity, Neither heat nor acidity, both heat and acidity.

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both heat and acidity

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The pH scale is a measure of:

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Hydrogen ion concentration

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A solution with a pH of 8 is considered:

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Basic

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Most important buffer system in maintaining blood pH?

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Bicarbonate buffer

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