Unit 2: Biochemistry

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What is a Chemical Reaction?

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A process that changes or transforms one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals.

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What is a Carbohydrate?

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A compound made up of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen atoms; it is a major source of energy for the body.

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What is a Polymer?

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Molecules composed of many monomers; they make up macromolecules.

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What is Activation Energy?

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The energy that is needed to get a reaction started.

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What is a Product in a chemical reaction?

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Elements or compounds produced by a chemical reaction.

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What is a Reactant?

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A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

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What is a Catalyst?

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A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without undergoing any permanent chemical change.

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What is an Enzyme?

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A type of protein that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions.

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What is a Macromolecule?

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A large molecule composed of thousands of atoms, typically formed by the polymerization of smaller subunits.

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What is a Lipid?

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A group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water, including fats, oils, and waxes.