Biochemistry Study Guide
Inorganic Chemistry
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Organic chemistry vs. inorganic chemistry
Acids vs. Bases
pH scale
How to read chemical formulas (Ex: H2O has 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom or
C6H12O6 has 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms)
Carbohydrates
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Monomer for carbohydrates
Examples of carbohydrates
Recognize carbohydrates
Function of carbohydrates
Test for carbohydrates
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Monomer for proteins
Examples of proteins
Recognize proteins; including amino acids and the different parts of amino acids that we
discussed in class
Function of proteins
Test for proteins
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Monomer for lipids
Examples of lipids
Recognize lipids; including saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and triglycerides
Function of lipids
Test for lipids
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic Acids
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Monomer for nucleic acids
Examples of nucleic acids
Recognize nucleic acids
Function of nucleic acids
Enzymes
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Enzymatic process – think about the play-doh activity from class
Characteristics of enzymes
Factors that affect enzyme reaction rate (substrate concentration, temperature, pH)
Enzymes are catalysts
Naming of enzymes and their substrates
*Be sure to review PowerPoint presentations and class worksheets for practice
on identifying the structural formulas*