Metabolism

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What is meant by an 'anabolic' reaction?
Building smaller molecules into larger ones.
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Define metabolism.
The sum total of all the biochemical reactions taking place in the cells of an organism.
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Give 5 uses of proteins.
Structure, transport, enzymes, antibodies and most hormones.
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How many bonds does each carbon atom make?
Carbon has a valency of 4. So it can form covalent bonds with 4 other atoms.
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What is the monomer of the polymer DNA?
Nucleotides.
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What are hydrogen bonds and how should a hydrogen bond be drawn?
A weak bond formed when partially positively charged groups come close to partially negatively charged groups. It is drawn as a dotted line.
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Are hydrolysis reactions anabolic or catabolic?
Catabolic
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What is meant by an 'catabolic' reaction?
Breaking bigger molecules into smaller ones.
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