Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Life



Chapter 2 Study Guide
Quizlet can be found at https://quizlet.com/_3naxtz
Vocabulary:

Atom
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Nucleus
Element
Covalent Bond
Molecule
Carbon
Polarity
Cohesion
Adhesion
High Specific Heat
Density of frozen water
Solvent
Solute
Solution
Surface Tension
Capillary Action
Acid
Base
Neutral
Buffer
Monomer
Polymer
Polymerization (Dehydration synthesis)
Macromolecule
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Protein
Nucleic Acid
Enzyme
Catalyst
Substrate
Active site
Denature


Be able to : 
Label covalent and hydrogen bonds on a diagram of water molecules.

Describe the unique properties of water and give an example of how they support life on Earth (cohesion, adhesion, freezing point, high specific heat, universal solvent)

Explain how carbon is uniquely suited to form biological molecules.

Describe how macromolecules form from monomers.

Compare the structure and function of the four macromolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids)

Explain how enzymes regulate reactions.

Describe the role of an enzyme as a catalyst.

Explain how pH and temperature can affect enzyme function.
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