Biological Molecules

Question 1

Define metabolic reaction

Answer 1

A biochemical reaction that takes place in living organisms in order to keep them alive

Question 2

Define metabolite

Answer 2

A molecule that takes place in a metabolic reaction.

Question 3

Roles of hydroxide ions (OH-)

Answer 3

• Catalysis of reactions
• pH determination

Question 4

Name the 5 anions

Answer 4

Nitrate (NO3-)
Hydrogen carbonate (HCO3-)
Chloride (Cl-)
Phosphate (PO4^3-)
Hydroxide (OH-)

Question 5

Define polymers

Answer 5

Polymers are long chain molecules made up by the linking of monomers in a repeating pattern.