1,698 Answered Questions for the topic biochemistry
04/11/20
Chemistry question
Glycerol is used for the synthesis of all except _______.
glycolipids
phospholipids
diacylglycerols
glucose
triacylglycerols
04/10/20
Chemistry question
Organic chemistry historically arose from the study of compounds from what source?
the elements
living things
medicine
geological samples
the dye industry
04/10/20
Chemistry question
Why is half-life such a useful concept for understanding radioactive processes?
Having a half-life implies radioactive decay by alpha emission.
A half-life is a characteristic value for a given...
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04/10/20
Chemistry question
Choose the incorrect statement about fatty acids from the following.
Fatty acids usually contain an even number of carbon atoms.
Membrane lipids contain mostly unsaturated fatty acids.
The melting...
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04/08/20
Chemistry question
Which statement is true regarding catabolic pathways?
Catabolic reactions consume energy.
Catabolism occurs only in vertebrates.
Catabolic pathways are used to construct macromolecules such as...
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04/08/20
Chemistry question
Which of the following sugars is predominantly levorotatory?
galactose
fructose
starch
sucrose
glucose
04/08/20
Chemistry question
How many isomers exist that have the molecular formula C4H10?
three
one
four
none
two
04/07/20
Chemistry question
Consider the ionic compound, sodium sulfate decahydrate salt, Na2SO4.10H2O a) Calculate the molar mass of the salt and give appropriate units. Note the following atomic masses, Na = 23; S= 32;...
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04/07/20
chemistry question
Given the following equation, which is the correct form of the conversion factor needed to convert the number of moles of O2 to the number of moles of Fe2O3 produced? 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3
04/07/20
chemistry question
Water has a specific heat of 1.00 cal/g°C and wood has a specific heat of 0.10 cal/g°C. Which substance requires more heat to be warmed from room temperature to 50°?A. They both require the same...
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04/04/20
I HAVE BIO QUESTIONS I NEED HELP ON!!!
1) What is the purpose of using I2KI when determining amylase activity? 2) How do enzymes speed up reactions? Be brief but specific in your description. 3) How does temperature and pH affect the...
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04/02/20
When a 28.4 mL sample of a 0.416 M aqueous hydrofluoric acid solution is titrated with a 0.418 M aqueous potassium hydroxide solution,
When a 28.4 mL sample of a 0.416 M aqueous hydrofluoric acid solution is titrated with a 0.418 M aqueous potassium hydroxide solution,(1) What is the pH at the midpoint in the titration? (2) What...
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how many grams of iron are needed to produce
How many grams of iron are needed to produce 36.4 L of hydrogen gas according to the following reaction at 25 °C and 1 atm?iron (s) + hydrochloric acid(aq)iron(II)...
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04/01/20
a sample of oxygen, helium-filled ballon?
A sample of oxygen gas occupies a volume of 7.02 L at 52.0°C and 0.650 atm.If it is desired to decrease the volume of the gas sample to 4.59 L, while increasing its pressure to 0.800 atm, the...
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Biochemistry
03/31/20
Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is characterized by the over production of glucose by the liver. Describe the biochemical differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and how this leads to high blood sugar in both...
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03/31/20
Chemistry question about ionic compound
In chemistry, any ionic compound (soluble or insoluble) that is formed from a reaction between an acid and a base is called a(n) _________.
ionic compound
substance
salt
product
neutralization
03/30/20
Chemistry question about amphiprotic species
Which of these species are amphiprotic? Select all that are correct.
H2PO4-
H2O
HSO4-
Cl-
H3PO4
03/30/20
Chemistry question about buffers
Which sets of substances can act as buffers? Select all that are correct.
NH3 and NH4Cl
HNO2 and NaNO2
NaOH and NaCl
NH3 and HCl
HCl and NaCl
I would like understand why some substances can...
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03/30/20
Chemistry question about properties of acids.
What properties do acids have in common? Select all that apply.
They are caused by acid rain.
They make some pigments change color.
They are all solid substances.
They react with metals to form...
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03/29/20
Chemistry question about colligative properties
Colligative properties are properties of solutions that depend on __________________ .
only the number of ions dissolved
whether the solute is an electrolyte or a non-electrolyte
the charges of the...
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03/29/20
Chemistry question about solutions
Why do we use salt on ice in cold weather?
The combination increases the boiling point of the ice, making it melt faster.
The combination increases the vapor pressure of the ice, so it evaporates...
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03/28/20
Chemistry question about solutions
Select the best term that completes this statement: Solvents dissolve solutes because the two substances have ________________ intermolecular...
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03/27/20
Chemistry question about basis of dilution
The fundamental basis of the dilution equation is the idea that ______________________ .
the amount of solute stays constant.
the amount of solvent stays constant
the solute is soluble in any...
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03/27/20
Chemistry question about solutions (acid and basic)
What ultimately occurs in the ionization process of a weak acid or base?
It eventually reverses completely to reform the un-ionized acid or base molecules
It eventually goes 100% to completion.
It...
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