Worksheet: Biochemistry at the 11th Grade Level

Instructions: Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of biochemistry. Write your answers in the space provided.

1. Define biochemistry. Answer:

2. What are the four major biomolecules found in living organisms? Answer:

3. What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms? Answer:

4. Name two monosaccharides and one disaccharide. Answer:

5. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids? Answer:

6. What is the function of lipids in living organisms? Answer:

7. Define protein and provide an example of a protein. Answer:

8. What is the primary structure of a protein? Answer:

9. What is an enzyme and how does it function in biochemical reactions? Answer:

10. Define nucleic acids and name two types of nucleic acids found in living organisms. Answer:

11. What is the structure of DNA and what is its function? Answer:

12. Explain the process of transcription and translation in protein synthesis. Answer:

13. What is the role of ATP in cellular energy metabolism? Answer:

14. Define metabolism and explain the difference between catabolism and anabolism. Answer:

15. What is the importance of pH in biochemistry? Answer:

16. Explain the concept of enzyme specificity and how it relates to biochemical reactions. Answer:

17. What is the role of vitamins and minerals in biochemistry? Answer:

18. Describe the process of cellular respiration and its importance in energy production. Answer:

19. What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration? Answer:

20. Explain the concept of homeostasis and its significance in biochemistry. Answer:

Bonus Question: What are some real-world applications of biochemistry in medicine and biotechnology? Answer: