Biochemistry Vocab Quiz

A solution with a pH above 7. Often cleaning Solutions.

• Base

• Acid

• Neutral

• Salt

Adding water to break something down.

• Hydrolysis

• Condensation

• Oxidation

• Reduction

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NGSS.HS-PS1-4

A property of water where water molecules bond to another substance like glass.

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Process of combining smaller molecules into larger ones. Water is removed in the process.

• Dehydration synthesis

• Hydrolysis

• Condensation reaction

• Oxidation

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Contains BOTH carbon and hydrogen.

• ORGANIC

• INORGANIC

• METALLIC

• IONIC

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

A solution with a pH level below 7. A hydrogen donor. Sour taste.

• Acid

• Base

• Salt

• Neutral

A macromolecule that includes fats, oils, and waxes. Contains Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen.

• LIPID

• PROTEIN

• CARBOHYDRATE

• NUCLEIC ACID

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

A property of water where water molecules bond with other water molecules.

• Adhesion

• Surface Tension

• Cohesion

• Evaporation

A type of saccharide. Contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbon to Hydrogen in a 2:1 ratio.

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Describes a chemical that lacks Carbon and/or Hydrogen.

• Inorganic

• Organic

• Hydrocarbon

• Carbohydrate