Biology - Chemistry of Life 1 - Quiz - Tracy Butler | Library

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Hydrogen
Carbon
Oxygen
Cadmium
Sulfur
Helium
Phosphorus
Sodium
Nitrogen

Found in ALL organic molecules
Primary elements found in some combination in organic molecules (biomolecules)

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Match the monomer to the biomolecule

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Peptide		Carbohydrate
Nucelotide		Lipid
Fatty acid, glycerol		Nucleic acid
Monosaccharide		Protein

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Match the function to the biomolecule. There are no duplicates, each item fits in ONE category

Catalyzing
Transportation of molecules
Allowing movement
Generate energy
Triglycerides store energy
Make cell walls rigid in plants
Steroids - chemical messengers
Form exoskeletons in some animals
Transmit genetic information
Defending
Starches Store Energy
Form cell membranes

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic Acids

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Label the reactants and products in the equation

A biochemical reaction is a reaction that takes place outside a living organism.

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Activation energy is

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All reactions need energy to start because

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Enzymes are lipids

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Enzymes speed up a reaction

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Enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction

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Label the parts

Amylase is an enzyme in the liver. When a body overheats, the enzyme doesn't work properly. This is because the enzyme denatured which means

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Maltase is in your salvia and starts the breakdown of the sugar maltase in the food you eat.  In this case maltase is ______________________ and maltose is the ______________________ 