Chemistry of Life Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Which terms describe ‘all the chemical reactions’ that occur in the human body?
A
Metabolism
2
Q
Complete the following sentence: Potassium, magnesium and calcium are examples of…
A
electrolytes
3
Q
In the human body, enzyme activity is most efficient at …
A
37oC
4
Q
Complete the following sentence: The pH scale measures the …
A
hydrogen ion concentration
5
Q
Complete the following sentence: When a pair of electrons is shared between two atoms they form …
A
covalent bonds
6
Q
Which molecules contain peptide bonds?
A
Proteins
