exam 2 Flashcards
What is an enzyme made of?
Enzymes are proteins composed of amino acids linked together in one or more polypeptide chains.
Why do we need enzymes?
Enzymes help facilitate biochemical reactions in our bodies.
How do enzymes work?
Enzymes perform the critical task of lowering a reaction’s activation energy
What is the difference between a solution, colloid and suspension?
A solution and a colloid Cannot be separated by filtration, a suspension Can be separated by filtration.
What is DNA made of?
nucleotides.
what does DNA do for us?
DNA contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive and reproduce.
describe what DNA looks like
DNA is made of two linked strands that wind around each other to resemble a twisted ladder — a shape known as a double helix.
hydrophobic
doesnt like water
hydrophilic
does like water
endergonic
In an endergonic reaction, energy is absorbed from the surroundings. The bonds being formed are weaker than the bonds being broken.
exergonic
In an exergonic reaction, energy is released to the surroundings. The bonds being formed are stronger than the bonds being broken.
different types of carbohydrates
Sugars, startches and fiber
what they are carbohydrates made of and their main job in the body.
They are complex carbohydrates, which are made of lots of simple sugars strung together. Your body needs to break starches down into sugars to use them for energy. Fiber. It is also a complex carbohydrate. Your body cannot break down most fibers, so eating foods with fiber can help you feel full and make you less likely to overeat.
dehydration and hydrolysis reactions
dehydration reactions involve the formation of new bonds, requiring energy, while hydrolysis reactions break bonds and release energy.
What are proteins made of?
Proteins are made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called amino acids