What macromolecule does this structure represent?
Why do our bodies need enzymes?
To break down the foods we eat.
What type of bond holds 2 water molecules together?
Hydrogen bond
What pH is neutral?
7.0
The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment is called...
Independent variable
What 2 things can cause enzymes to denature & change shape?
pH & temperature
What property of water that allows a light object walk on water because it does not break the polar bonds on the surface of water?
Surface Tension
A pH of 2 would be considered...
Strong Acid
The variable that is measured in an experiment is called...
Dependent Variable
Which macromolecule provides structural support & muscle building?
Proteins
How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?
They lower the activation energy.
What property of water is demonstrated in the picture?
Capillary Action
A pH of 9 would be considered...
Weak Base
The group that does NOT get the experiment performed on it is called...
Control Group
Which 2 macromolecules are essential for storing and providing energy for animal cells?
Carbohydrates & Lipids
Which letter represents the product?
E
When water sticks to itself it is called...
Cohesion
What is pH a measure of?
The concentration of hydrogen (H+) ions in a solution.
A scientist studies how many days people can eat chicken noodle soup until they get sick. What is the DEPENDENT variable?
How long it takes to get sick.
Why is butter solid at room temperature?
It has saturated fats & single bonds.
Are enzymes used up in chemical reactions?
No-they are reusable.
This property is why water and oil DO NOT MIX.
Polarity:Water is polar and oil is non-polar
What does 1 H+ and 1 OH- ions produce?
Water= H2O
Where is the independent variable placed on a graph?
X axis