Biochemistry Study Guide

1. What element does all organic compounds have? ______

2. Explain how the structure of carbon is important to its ability to form carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

3. Be able to identify examples of:

a. Carbohydrates ______

b. Lipids ______

c. Proteins ______

d. Nucleic Acids ______

4. Name the monomers that make up

a. Proteins ______and Nucleic Acids ______

c. Lipids ______and Carbohydrates______

5. Identify the three categories of carbohydrates and examples of each

a. ______

b. ______

c. ______

6. ______serve as catalysts by speeding up chemical reactions that take place in the body.

7. The smallest particle of an element is called an ______.

8. A substance composed of only one type of atom is called an ______.

9. The bond formed when atoms share electrons is called a ______bond.

10. ______are formed when atoms lose or gain electrons to form ionic bonds.

11. Explain the difference between monomers, polymers, and macromolecules?

12. Explain why water is a polar molecule?

13. Why is water important to living organisms?

14. What makes water a good solvent?

15. Know the function of the two types of Nucleic Acids.

a. ______

b. ______

16. Acids and Bases-Be familiar with the pH scale, identify acids and bases based on given pH, calculate comparable strengths of given acid and base values.