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Compounds & Enzymes Vocabulary Test
Compounds & Enzymes
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Biology
10th Grade
08/31/2016

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Term
Active Site
Definition
Where material attaches to an enzyme right before the action takes place.
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Amino Acids
Definition
The subunits of proteins.
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Benedict's Solution
Definition
The chemical solution used to test for simple sugars.
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Biuret
Definition
The solution used to test for protein.
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Buffers
Definition
A substance that helps to maintain a specific pH level in the body when in contact with acids or bases.
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Carbohydrate
Definition
The biological compound that is our main source of energy. It contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio.
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Cellulose
Definition
The polysaccharide that is used to make up the cell walls of plant cells.
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DNA
Definition
A type of nucleic acid that is found in all living organisms.
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