Chemical basis of life Flashcards
1
Q
GIVE 4 CHARACTERISTICS OF WATER
A
HIGH BOILING POINT
HIGH SURFACE TENSION
HIGH HEAT CAPACITY
HIGH HEAT OF VAPORIZATION
2
Q
CAN ANIMALS BREAKDOWN NITROGEN
A
NO, WE DON’T HAVE THE ENZYME FOR THAT.
3
Q
STRONG ACID + STRONG BASE
A
NaCl+H2O
4
Q
High energy carrier
A
ATP ( ADENOSINETRIPHOSPHATE)
5
Q
IT TRANSFERS ENERGY
A
CO-ENZYME
