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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How many different amino acids are there?

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There are 20 different amino acids.

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Carbohydrates are made of which elements?

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C, H, O (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen).

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What temperature does the enzyme work best at according to the graph?

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30 °C.

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What are attractions between water molecules called?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up chemical reactions.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the main function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.