Water Properties and Biomolecules

Front

What is the reason ice floats on liquid water?

Back

Ice is less dense than liquid water.

Front

Which biomolecule is known as enzymes?

Back

Proteins are known as enzymes.

Front

Which end of the water molecule has a slightly positive charge?

Back

The hydrogen end of the water molecule has a slightly positive charge.

Front

What biomolecule contains Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)?

Back

Nucleic Acids contain DNA.

Front

What are proteins composed of?

Back

Proteins are composed of chains of amino acids.

Front

What property of water allows it to have a high specific heat?

Back

Water's hydrogen bonding contributes to its high specific heat.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

Carbohydrates primarily provide energy.

Front

What are lipids primarily used for in organisms?

Back

Lipids are primarily used for long-term energy storage.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

Back

Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

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