[Biochemistry Unit Reviews] --- [GHS IB Biology: Chemistry Unit]

Biochemistry: Possible Short Answer Exam Questions


A) List the importances/ functions of proteins, and list a named example of that importance. (Example: Transport of oxygen in blood: Hemoglobin.)

B) List the importances/functions of carbohydrates, and list a named example of that importance. (Example: Metabolic energy source of all cells: Glucose.)

C) List the importances/ functions of lipids, and list a named example of that importance. (Example: Phospholipids are the structural unit of cell membranes.)

D) Be able to identify glucose, ribose, glycerol, fatty acids and amino acids when given their structural diagram.

E) Memorize the structure of an amino acid.

F) Be able to add an -R group to an amino acid.

G) Be able to bond several amino acids together to make a di-, tri, or polypeptide. Identify the site of condensation and the peptide bonds.

H) Identify the amino group (in amino acids) and carboxyl group (both amino acids & fatty acids).

I) List the 3 most abundant elements of living cells & list importances of each to the living cell.

J) List 4 additional elements of living cells & list importances of each to the living cell.

K) Compare & contrast both condensation & hydrolysis reactions.

L) List 4 factors that affect the rate of enzyme reactions.

M) Describe in detail how temperature affects enzyme reaction rates.

N) Identify & describe the 4 levels of protein structure.

O) Explain the difference between ions and atoms.

P) Explain the 'lock-and-key' model of enzymes.

Q) Explain the 'induced fit' model of enzymes.

R) Explain what occurs during competitive inhibition.

S) Explain what occurs during noncompetitive inhibition.


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