Biology EOC Review- Biochemistry

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What property of water makes it the 'universal solvent'?

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It is a polar molecule.

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What is the primary purpose the body uses monosaccharides for?

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Immediate Energy.

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In red blood cells, a protein called ________ binds to oxygen.

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Hemoglobin.

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The cell membrane is formed mostly by...

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Phospholipids.

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Phospholipids have a _________ head and a __________ tail.

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Hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What are the four main macromolecules essential for life?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.