4821191255 | Polar Molecule | An asymmetrical molecule with a slight charge (dipole); that is hydrophilic (water loving) ex: water | 0 | |
4821191256 | Hydrophilic | Water loving | 1 | |
4821191257 | Nonpolar Molecule | A symmetrical or balanced molecule with no charge; hydrophobic (water fearing) ex: lipid | 2 | |
4821191258 | Hydrophobic | Water fearing | 3 | |
4821191259 | Properties of Water | Ice is less dense than water Very polar High specific heat High heat of vaporization Universal solvent Strong cohesion property | 4 | |
4821191260 | Cohesion | Attraction of water molecules to one another | 5 | |
4821191261 | Adhesion | Attraction of water molecules to other substances | 6 | |
4821191262 | pH | measure of concentration of hydrogen ions | 7 | |
4821191263 | Carbohydrates | Consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio Polymers of monosaccharides Function: quick energy Ex: glucose, lactose, sucrose, maltose | ![]() | 8 |
4821191264 | Lipids | Consists of chains of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen Hydrophobic Function: energy storage, structure, steroids, hormones | ![]() | 9 |
4821191265 | Steroid | Lipid made of 4 carbon rings | ![]() | 10 |
4821191266 | Proteins | Consists of S, P, C, O, H, and N R-group is variable region of amino acid Polymers of amino acids Function: many, including growth and repair | ![]() | 11 |
4821191268 | Primary Structure (Protein) | Determined by the amino acid sequence of the chain attached by peptide bonds | ![]() | 12 |
4821191269 | Secondary Structure (Protein) | Determined by intermolecular hydrogen bonding within the chain alpha helix and beta pleated sheets | ![]() | 13 |
4821191270 | Tertiary Structure (Protein) | 3-D shape determined by the folding and interactions between amino acids (e.g., nonpolar, polar, disulfide bridges) | ![]() | 14 |
4821191271 | Quaternary Structure (Protein) | Determined by the interactions between 2 or more chains of polypeptides | ![]() | 15 |
4821191272 | Nucleic Acids | RNA, DNA, ATP Polymers of nucleotides Nucleotides consist of sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base | ![]() | 16 |
Biochemistry 1 - AP Biology Flashcards
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