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Lecture 2 Discussion Question

Lecture 2 Discussion Question

Q 1.Differentiate between hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis. 2. Define potential energy. 3. Choose one property of water and explain how it contributes to life . 4. What is the function of an enzyme and what effect does it have on chemical reactions? 5.Describe one functional unit of a protein and explain its physiological function.

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1. Hydrolysis is the process in which molecules are broken down and water is added thus there is a release of energy. Dehydration synthesis is the process in which the small molecules are build up to form larger molecules with the release of water molecules and requires energy. 2. It is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to the others. It is the energy acquired by the body during rest position.