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Chapter 3: Chemistry of Life
Section 3: Carbon Compounds & Section 4: Enzymes and Metabolism
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Biology
9th Grade
10/12/2015

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Carbon
Definition
All biomolecules contain this element.
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Sugar
Definition
The basic unit of a carbohydrate.
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Glucose
Definition
The sugar that is made during photosynthesis has the chemical formula C6 H12 O6
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twice
Definition
In a carbohydrate there is always____________ as many hydrogen atoms as carbon and oxygen.
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For energy
Definition
The reason your body needs carbohydrates.
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monosaccharide
Definition
Another name for a single sugar molecule.
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Carbohydrates
Definition
Apples, pasta, and potatoes are all examples of this.
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reactants
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The molecules that "go in" to a chemical reaction.
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products
Definition
What "comes out" of a chemical reaction.
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Activation energy
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The minimum amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction is called this.
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Enzyme
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The purpose of this in a chemical reaction is to reduce the activation energy of the reaction and speed up the reaction.
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Temperature and PH
Definition
The shape of an enzyme can be altered by changes in this.
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