Unit 2: Biochemistry

Question 1

Each subunit in the complete polymer

Answer 1

Monomers

Question 2

A large molecule (macromolecule) made of many monomers bonded together

Answer 2

Polymers

Question 3

The creation of a larger molecule from smaller monomers where a water molecule is removed

Monomer to Polymer

Answer 3

Dehydration Synthesis

Question 4

Any chemical reaction in which a molecule of water breaks one or more chemical bonds

Answer 4

Hydrolysis

Question 5

Organic compounds are formed from inorganic substances

Answer 5

Miller-Urey Experiment

Question 6

Acts as a catalyst in organisms

Answer 6

Enzymes

Question 7

Increases rate of chemical reaction

Answer 7

Catalysts

Question 8

Enzyme changes shape and loses function (e.g. from pH and high temperature)

Answer 8

Denature

Question 9

Where the enzyme works the best

Answer 9

Optimal

Question 10

Monomer: Monosaccaride (glucose)
Polymer: Polysaccharide (starch)
Function: Quick energy! - short term energy

Answer 10

Carbohydrates

Question 11

Monomer: Fatty acid (glycerol)
Polymer: Fats, oils, and wax
Function: long term energy and structure of cell membrane

Answer 11

Lipids

Question 12

Monomer: Amino acids (20 different)
Polymer: Polypeptide (peptide bonds)
Function: Regulates/controls all body & cellular processes

Answer 12

Proteins