Equine Physiology Workbook

11. What are the 4 factors that affect reaction rates?

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12. What are catalysts also known as in the body?

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13. Why is water known as the universal solvent?

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14. Hydrolysis is the use of

to

a compound.

15. What is a dehydration reaction? _____________________________________________

16. When an acid is dissolved in water it dissociates into what? And a base? And a salt?

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17. What does the pH scale measure? ____________________________________________

18. What is another name for basic? _____________________________________________

19. Why are buffers important? _________________________________________________

20. What are the classifications of carbs? _________________________________________

21. What is the main function of carbs? __________________________________________

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