Biochemistry Review
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- Q1What is a hydrogen bond?Hydrogen and oxygen share electrons within a molecule of waterAny molecule with hydrogen forms hydrogen bondsOxygen transfers an electron to hydrogeHydrogen from one water molecule being attracted to oxygen in a neighboring water molecule60s
- Q2Which type of chemical reaction links monomers to form polymers?combustionmonomer synthesishydrolysisdehydration synthesis60s
- Q3How many electrons does carbon have in its outer shell?132460s
- Q4How do organisms acquire building blocks to make new polymers?They are created from air in the body.The food they eat must have the correct polymers in them, then those polymers are broken down.Water transfers electrons to polymers.Water provides organisms will all the polymers they need.60s
- Q5How do organisms break down polymers into monomers?biosynthesiscapillary actionhydrogen bondingdigestion60s
- Q6Water is attracted to other water molecules. Which property of water is this?capillary actionadhesionuniversal solventcohesion60s
- Q7Water is attracted to the roots of plants. Which property of water is this?adhesioncohesioncapillary actionhydrogen bond60s
- Q8Which of the following is used as a source of quick energy?carbohydrateslipids (fats)nucleic acidsproteins60s
- Q9Which of the following is used for long term energy storage?carbohydrateslipids (fats)proteinsnucleic acids60s
- Q10Water is able to dissolve almost any substance. This makes it so that chemical reactions necessary for living organisms can take place. What is this property of water called?hydrogen bonduniversal solventadhesioncapillary action60s