Biochemistry

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What happens to heat when water evaporates?

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Water absorbs heat when it evaporates.

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What are enzymes commonly referred to as due to their ability to speed up chemical reactions?

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Enzymes are called catalysts.

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Identify the wrong polymer/monomer pair: nucleic acids : nucleotides, lipids: monosaccharides, carbohydrates: monosaccharides, proteins : amino acids.

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The wrong pair is lipids: monosaccharides.

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What type of molecule is water?

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Water is a polar molecule.

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What effect do enzymes have on activation energy?

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Enzymes lower activation energy.

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Define a catalyst in the context of biochemistry.

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A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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The primary function of nucleic acids is to store and transmit genetic information.

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What are lipids primarily used for in biological systems?

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Lipids are primarily used for energy storage and making up cell membranes.

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What is the role of water in biochemical reactions?

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Water acts as a solvent and is involved in many biochemical reactions.