Biochemistry

Question 0

Compound

Answer 0

2 or more atoms of different elements put together

Question 1

Molecule

Answer 1

2 or more atoms bonded together

Question 2

Ion

Answer 2

Charged atom

Question 3

Ionic bond

Answer 3

Transfer of electron(s) from one atom to another, resulting in an attraction between 2 oppositely charged atoms

Question 4

Breaking an ionic bond

Answer 4

Dissociation (like dissolving salt)

Question 5

Covalent bond

Answer 5

Atoms sharing electrons

Question 6

Element

Answer 6

Simplest form of a substance, a pure substance, ex: gold or carbon

Question 7

Is co2 a molecule or compound

Answer 7

Both

Question 8

Describe the pH scale

Answer 8

(0-14)7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, above 7 is basic

Question 9

What are buffers

Answer 9

Substances that maintain pH, they keep the levels consistent to ensure pH levels stay at their ideal range for enzymes in you’re body to work at full capacity

Question 10

Condensation (dehydration synthesis)

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Reaction where monomers are bonded together as a water molecule is removed, making a polymer

Question 11

Hydrolysis

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Reaction where polymers are broken into monomers by adding water molecules

Question 12

What does an atom consist of

Answer 12

It consists of a nucleus of protons and neutrons with an electron cloud around it

Question 13

What is Bromelain

Answer 13

An enzyme used in fresh pineapple that breaks down collagen

Question 14

Enzyme

Answer 14

Substance made of protein that lowers the activation energy of a chemical reaction, speeding up the rate of chemical reaction

Question 15

What does Benedict’s solution test

Answer 15

It tests positive for monosaccharides

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What does iodine solution test

Answer 16

Positive for polysaccharides

Question 17

What does biruets solution test

Answer 17

Positive for protein