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SLHS Biology Unit1
SLHS Biomolecules Unit 1 general bio
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Organisms are made up of mostly | Water |
| All of the chemical reactions that occur within an organsm are referred to as | Metabolism |
| What is the chemical symbol for hydrogen | H |
| What is the chemical symbol for sodium | Na |
| What is the chemical symbol for potassium | K |
| If an atom has 3 protons, 6 nuetrons, and 3 electrons, the net charge of the atom is | zero |
| This biomolecule is made up of C,H,O,N,S | Protein |
| What is this molecule: 6 carbons, 12 Hydrogens, 6 Oxygens | Glucose |
| What biomolecule does vegetable oil provide? | Lipids |
| What type of biomolecule has a ratio of hydrogen to Oxygen atoms that is greater than 2:1 | Lipids |
| The enzyme that breaks down lactose in your small intestine | Lactase |
| What solution would you use to test for monosaccharides? | Benedicts |
| Name the polysaccharide which is the storage form in plants | starch |
| What hormone is released by your body in order to keep your blood sugar levels up? | Glucagon |
| What hormone is released by your body in order to break down glucose | Insulin |
| Which type of fat is considered "Bad" | saturated fats |
| Which type of fat is liquid at room temperatures | unsaturated fats |
| Provides long lasting energy | polysaccharides |
| These are the building blocks of proteins | amino acids |
| How many different amino acids are there? | 20 |
| A pH value of 4 would indicate that a solution is: | acid |
| A pH value of 11 would indicate that a solution is: | Basic |
| Provides a quick boost of energy | Monosaccharide |
| Energy drinks usually contain this type of carbohydrate | monosaccharide |
| If you want to "carbo-load", you would eat this type of carbohydrate | Polysaccharide |