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Bio-chemistry test review
bio-chem review
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Biology
10/20/2011

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Term
Carbohydrates
Definition
Building blocks: monosaccharides
Polymer Form: Starches
Used for: Energy
Term
Proteins
Definition
Building blocks: Amino Acids
Polymer Form: polypeptides
Used for: build muscles, build organs
Term
Lipids
Definition
Building blocks:Fatty Acids
Polymer Form: glycerol
Used for: store energy
Term
Synthesis
Definition
To make
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Buffer
Definition
Regulates Ph Level
Term
Enzyme
Definition
something that alters reactions. (a catalyst)
Term
Rate of reaction for enzymes with temperature
Definition
the hotter it is the better, too hot then it denatures
Term
rate of reaction for enzymes with Ph Level
Definition
All enzymes react differently to different Ph's
Term
Lock and Key
Definition
Each enzyme can only work on a specific substrate
Term
Denature
Definition
to change shape
Term
Enzymes with homeostasis
Definition
They keep your reactions going in your body so you wont die