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Chem of life packet
Chemistry of LIfe
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the four elements that make up 99% of living matter? | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen |
| This element forms the backbone of most biological molecules. | Carbon |
| Means "coming from life" | Organic |
| Means "non-living" | Inorganic |
| Biochemicals can be classified into 4 major groups. Name the groups. | Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids |
| This organic compound is made entirely of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. | Carbohydrates |
| Simple sugar | Monosaccharides |
| Double sugar | Disaccharides |
| Many glucose molecules | Polysaccharides |
| Give two examples of a polysaccharide. | Starch and Cellulose |
| Grapes, honey, apples, and bananas are examples of ?? | Simple carbohydrates |
| Bread, cereal, and pasta are examples of ?? | Complex carbohydrates |
| Fats, oils, and steroids are examples of ?? | Lipids |
| Animals store excess lipids as? | Fats |
| Plants store excess lipids as?? | Oils |
| Name 4 uses of cholesterol. | Cell membranes, Nerve tissue, Brain tissue, Hormones |
| Proteins are complex polymeres of smaller molecules called? | Amino Acids |
| What is the function of COLLAGEN? | Development skin cells |
| What is the function of MYOSIN? | Development of muscle cells |
| What is the function of ENZYMES? | Involved in chemical reactions |
| What is the function of HEMOGLOBIN? | blood to carry substances |
| What is the function of DNA? | genetic code |
| What is the function of RNA? | putting together or synthesizing proteins |
| How much of your body is made up of water? | 65% |
| What will a condensation reaction produce? | water |