Biochemistry Review

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Which subatomic particles are equal?

Back

Protons and electrons are equal in number in a neutral atom.

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What function is shared by both lipids and carbohydrates?

Back

Energy storage is a function shared by both lipids and carbohydrates.

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Does carbon have a strong bond to other carbon atoms?

Back

True, carbon has a strong covalent bond with other carbon atoms.

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What is the range of the pH scale?

Back

The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14.

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What can be concluded about the optimum pH of an enzyme if it is stated to be 6.6?

Back

The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is the significance of the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.