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Biochemistry

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Why is water described as the universal solvent? Polarity
What property of water is directly responsible for the formation of water droplets when it rains? Cohesion
What causes the high surface tension in regards to the molecular interactions between water molecules? Hydrogen Bonding
True or False: Oil should accumulate with the greatest volume on a nickel due to its high polarity. False
What kind of bond is formed when electrons are transferred between atoms with high electronegativity difference in a molecule? Ionic
The oxygen atom in a molecule of water has what partial charge? Negative
The oxygen atom in a molecule of water has what partial charge? Hydrogen Bonding
What property of water allows it to stick to certain surfaces? Adhesion
What property of water allows it to stick to certain surfaces? Surface Tension
Which properties of water are most important for water transport in plants? Cohesion and Adhesion
In reference to water, what do cohesion, surface tension, and adhesion all have in common? Hydrogen Bonds
What kind of bond results when electrons are evenly shared within a molecule? Non-Polar Covalent
Water is considered to be which type of molecule? Polar Covalent
The property of water the contributes to its ability to stick to itself is called: Cohesion
What kind of bond results when electrons are unevenly shared within a molecule? Polar Covalent
True or False: If a solution of soap and water is added to the surface of a nickel, you would expect a smaller volume to accumulate on the surface as compared to pure water. True
The tendency to attract electrons. Electronegativity
What is the monomer of nucleic acid? Nucleotides
How many nucleic acid strands does DNA have? Two
How many nucleic acid strands does RNA have? One
What does DNA stand for? Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
What does RNA stand for? Ribose Nucleic Acid
What type of bond connects the nitrogen bases of 2 nucleotides? Hydrogen Bonds
What is the type of bond that links the sugar of one nucleotide to the phosphate of the next? Covalent Bonds
What type of isomer is galactose? Structural
What type of isomer is fructose? Structural
What type of isomer is alpha-glucose and beta-glucose? Geometric
Chiral isomers are not... Superimposable
If a polymer were to be broken, what kind of reaction would it need? Hydrolysis
If two monomers were to bond, what kind of reaction would it need? Dehydration
Two alpha glucose create... Maltose
Glucose and galactose create... Lactose
Glucose and fructose create... Fructose
What are cellulose and chitin used for? Structure
What are glycogen and starch used for? Energy Storage
What is the source of cellulose and starch? Plants
An amine group and carboxylic acid group are part of... Amino Acids
How many fatty acid tails do triglycerides have? Three
True or False: Unsaturated fats are caused by the presence of double or triple bonds. True
Nucleotides have a sugar group, phosphate group, and a... Nitrogenous Base
What are proteins made of? Amino Aids
To hasten a biological reaction, enzymes ___________ the activation energy to increase speed. Decrease
If two monomers were to bond, what kind of reaction would it need? False
In what level of structure does hydrogen bonding and disulfide bonding between the side chains occur? Tertiary
True or False: Any order of amino acids will provide the same shape as long as they are in the same environment. False
In what level of structure are amine and carbonyl groups relevant? Secondary
True or False: The polypeptide chains in the quaternary level are held together by non-polar covalent bonds. False
Name the enzyme inhibitor that will take the place of a substrate in its active site. Competitive
In the lab, low temperatures would cause what to happen to the enzyme function? Slow
What type of macromolecule is an enzyme? Protein
What reaction does peroxidase deal with? Hydrogen Peroxide
True or False: Glucose could freely cross the cell membrane. False
A dialysis bag, after 24 hours, has gained mass. The bag, in comparison to the solution, would be classified as: Hypertonic
A dialysis bag, after 24 hours, has gained mass. The solution, in comparison to the bag, would be classified as: Hypotonic
To maintain the fluidity of the phospholipid bilayer of a cell membrane, _________ is used. Cholesterol
What is the purpose of cholesterol in the cell membrane? Carrier Protein
The fatty acid tails in a phospholipid bilayer are pointed inwards because they are... Hydrophobic
What does biuret test for? Protein
What does iodine test for? Starch
What does Benedict's test for? Glucose
What is a solution called when there is a high concentration of solute and a low concentration of solvent? Hypertonic
What is a solution called when there is a low concentration of solute and a high concentration of solvent? Hypotonic
What is a solution called when there are equal concentration of solvent and solute? Isotonic
The transfer of a solvent from high concentration to low concentration. Osmosis
The transfer of a solute from high concentration to low concentration. Diffusion
What doe active transport need that passive transport doesn't? ATP
True or False: Molecules will naturally move from a high concentration to a low concentration. True
Movement of molecules across the cell membrane where energy is required is called: Active Transport
Movement of molecules across the cell membrane where energy is not required is called: Passive Transport
What cannot enter the phospholipid bilayer at all? Polymers
True or False: Ions and monomers cannot directly pass the cell membrane. True
True or False: Gas, water, and small molecules must enter the cell membrane through protein channels. False
True or False: The cell membrane is selectively permeable. True
The primary structural level of an enzyme deals with the sequence of what monomer? Amino Acids
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