Chemistry in Biology(Chapter 6)

What is the main function of a nucleic acid?

Which substances are found on the left side of the arrow in a chemical reaction?

What is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into other substances?

The process by which atoms are reorganized into new substances is called

Atoms of the same element that have the same # of protons but a different # of neutrons

What is one of the functions of a protein?

How many electrons can the second energy level hold?

What are the negatively charged particles of an atom called?

Which of the following particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

Which type of bond is held together by the attraction between two oppositely charged atoms?

What is the main function of a lipid?

Reactants that bond to an enzyme are called

The minimum amount of energy required needed for reactants to form products is called

The study of compounds that contain carbon is called

Which phenomena allows geckos to climb up almost any surface?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major groups of macromolecules?

Chemical reactions that release energy in the form of heat are called ______ reactions.

Electrons are located in _______ that surround the nucleus.

What is the main function of a carbohydrate?

A ______ bond forms when atoms share electrons.

What are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in biological processes?

Chemical equations must be balanced because of