IDs and Paired-Concept Questions

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Short Answer

IDs and Paired-Concept Questions
These terms can be used individually as short-answer identification questions, or they can be used in pairs. In the latter case, ask students to explain (1) the meaning and significance of each of the two terms and (2) the relationship between them.
-Infant death rate,life expectancy

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Definitions:

Peptide Bond

A chemical bond formed between two molecules when the carboxyl group of one molecule reacts with the amino group of the other molecule, releasing a molecule of water (dehydration synthesis).

Hydrophobic Nature

A property of molecules or substances that repel water or are not easily soluble in water.

−OH Group

Hydroxyl group, a functional group consisting of an oxygen atom connected to a hydrogen atom, influencing the molecular properties of alcohol.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which controls the entry and exit of substances.