pH
The number 7 on the pH scale is considered what?
A. Acidic
B. Basic
C. Neutral
C. Neutral
Name at least TWO functions of proteins
Repair, growth, catalysts, regulation.
Turkey is primarily made of this type of biomolecule
Protein
Bases turn Litmus Paper what color?
Blue
What is the primary function of lipids? (Be specific)
Long term energy
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
Which of the following is NOT an example of a protein?
A. Enzyme
B. Insulin
C. Steroid
D. Hemoglobin
C. Steroid.
For an additional 100 pts, which organic molecule IS a steroid?
Bread is primarily made of this type of biomolecule.
Carbohydrate
These are located in cells to regulate the balance of pH
Buffers
What is another name for a carbohydrate, when it consists of MANY sugars?
Polysaccharide
Name the 3 parts of a nucleotide.
sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogen base
Amino Acids are the monomer for which of the organic compounds?
What is a protein
Name TWO differences between RNA and DNA
Single Stranded vs. Double Stranded
Uracil vs. Thyamine as a Nitrogen base
Location in the Cell
Ribose vs. Deoxyribose sugar
True or False: Only acids can burn your skin
False!
Which biomolecule is responsible for generating DNA/RNA ?
Nucleic Acid
What is the correct pairing of nitrogen bases?
A-T
C-G
What is the name of a protein that speeds up a reaction or is used in metabolism?
Enzyme or Catalyst
Which biomolecule contains Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, AND NITROGEN?
Protein
When mixed with water, bases create which compound?
A. Hydrogens (H)
B. Hydroxides (OH-)
C. Water (H2O)
B. Hydroxides!
What elements are common to all biomolecules?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
DNA never leaves this organelle.
What is the nucleus?
What is the name of the substance/molecule that binds or connects with an enzyme?
Substrate
Which biomolecule is found in almost all foods?
Nucleic Acids