Micro 16 (FINAL) Flashcards
Chemicals that are changed by chemical reactions are called _____
Reactants
The _____ are the chemicals into which the chemicals will be changed.
products
_____ is the breakdown of large chemicals into smaller ones that _____ energy.
Catabolism….. release
_____ is the build-up of larger molecules from smaller ones that _____ energy.
anabolism ….. store
An _____ is a protein that speeds up chemical reactions.
enzyme
_____ _____ is the amount of additional heat or light that must be provided to a chemical reaction that allows enough energy so the reactants can meet.
activation energy
The chemical bonds that hold amino acids together are called _____
peptide
_____ are longs strings of sugar molecules that are held together by ____ bonds.
carbohydrates….. gylcoside
All biochemical reactions require _____ and _____
H2O and enzymes
The enzyme functions to _____ the activation energy for a biochemical reaction to occur faster.
lower
In order for bacteria to be able to extract glucose from carbohydrates, they must have the ability to produce _____/_____
amylace/carbase
_____ removes amino groups from proteins, destroying their function.
deaminase
_____ is the only nutrients that bacteria can use.
Glucose
A _____ in a non-protein substance that speeds up a chemical reaction.
catalyst
_____ is a non-nutrient for most bacteria.
water