Q1. Why is carbon essential to living things?
Q2. List and describe the four main types of macromolecules. What essential role do each of them play in a living thing?
Q3. Compare and contrast hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis.
Q4. Give some examples of some of the biological functions of proteins.
Q5. Write a balanced chemical equation showing both reactants and products. (DO NOT use the example from the notes.)
Q6. Explain the role of enzymes in living things and how they function to catalyze chemical reactions.
Q7. Describe an energy diagram and how we can use them to demonstrate the amount of activation energy required for a chemical reaction.
Q8. What roles do inhibitors play in catalyzeng chemical reactions?
Q9. How do factors such as temperature and pH affect enzyme activity?