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Biochemistry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Chemistry of the living world | Biochemistry |
| 4 Building Blocks of Biochemistry | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic Acids |
| Living things use them as their main source of energy or for structural support. | Carbohydrates |
| Living things use them to store energy, in biological membranes or waterproof coverings. | Lipids |
| Living things use them to store and transmit hereditary or genetic information. | Nucleic Acids |
| Living things use them to control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes, build tissues, transport materials or to help fight disease. | Proteins |
| Carbohydrates is a fancy way of saying ________. | Sugar |
| Starches and Cellulose are both examples of _______. | Carbohydrates |
| A substance that contains Carbon is referred to as __________. | Organic |
| Fats, oils, steroids and waxes are examples of _________. | Lipids |
| DNA, RNA, tRNA, and mRNA are examples of __________. | Nucleic Acids |
| Amino Acids are the building blocks for this macromolecule. | Proteins |
| The property of a living organism that regulates its internal environment so as to maintain a stable, constant condition. | Homeostasis |
| Small compounds that join together to form larger compounds. | Monomers |
| Proteins that act as catalysts and help complex reactions occur everywhere in life. | Enzymes |
| Substances that speed up reactions. | Catalysts |
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