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CHEMISTRY 222 & 223 Chemistry 222 Quiz 1 Name______________________ (20 points) Date______________________ 1.(2 pts.) Give a brief explanation of the term UNITY OF BIOCHEMISTRY. 2.(4 pts.) Elaborate on the autoionization of water. Use a chemical equation in your description. Include what pH, Ka, pKa and the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation are in your explanation. 3. (3 pts.) Name three processes which are unique to living cells and elaborate briefly on each. 4.(3 pts.) Give a complete description of two of the following organelles: cytosol nucleus microtubule 5.(4 pts.) Describe in detail what is meant by the hydrophobic effect. 6.(4 pts.) Give a synopsis of why water is such an important component of life. Include chemical properties (inorganic, organic and/or biochemical), forces involved, possible structures that can be formed between water and other biomolecules.
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