The structure of ATP is most similar to ________________.
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When a protein’s hydrogen bonds are broken due to high temperature or pH changes, the process is called ___________________.
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Explain the difference between kinetic and potential energy and give an example of each in the human body.
PE is stored energy, such as the energy in ATP or chemical bonds in glucose. KE is energy in motion, such as muscle contraction or nerve impulses that use ATP
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Which macromolecule type serves as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies?
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Describe the significance of water being the universal solvent in the human body.
Water’s polarity allows it to dissolve many substances, including salts, sugars, enables nutrient transport, waste removal, chemical rxns occur
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The main energy currency of cells is _________.
ATP
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Enzymes are a part of which macromolecule group?
proteins
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What are molecular chaperones, and what is their function in the cell?
Molecular chaperones are special proteins that assist other proteins in folding into their correct 3D shapes. They help prevent misfolding
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Why are buffers critical in the human body?
Buffers are critical because they maintain a stable pH in body fluids, which is essential for enzyme function, chemical reactions, and overall cellular health.
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Name the monomer of carbohydrates
monosaccharides
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Explain why water’s cohesion is important for processes like capillary action in plants or blood flow in humans.
Cohesion allows water molecules to stick together, helping it move through narrow vessels and tubes efficiently.
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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the human body?
