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5047573248disaccharideA double sugar, consisting of two monosaccharides joined by dehydration synthesis.0
5047573249alpha-helixthe coiled structural arrangement of many proteins consisting of a single chain of amino acids stabilized by hydrogen bonds.1
5047573250biuretsused to test solutions for protein; if it is a positive, the color changes from blue to purple; (stays the same for a negative test)2
5047573251glucoseA sugar that's the major source of energy for the body's cells. It is produced during photosynthesis and can be used to make carbohydrates.3
5047573252nucleotideA building block of DNA, consisting of a five-carbon sugar covalently bonded to a nitrogenous base and a phosphate group.4
5047573253celluloseA large polysaccharide -provides structural support in plant cell walls.5
5047573254glycogenAn extensively branched glucose storage polysaccharide found in the liver and muscle of animals; the animal equivalent of starch.6
5047573255keratinA fiber protein that is the principal component of hair, skin, and nails7
5047573256structuralThe physical shape of a molecule as a result of atoms bonding.8
50475732571-2-1 ratioCarbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in a consistent ratio.9
5047573258central carbonthe carbon atom of an amino acid that the other amino acid groups (corboxyl group, amino group, etc.) all connect to10
5047573259inhibitionsomething that interferes with enzymatic activity11
5047573260benedictsIndicator used to test for simple sugars and most disaccharides (not sucrose), changes from blue to orange in the presence of sugars, when heated12
5047573261phospholipidA lipid made up of a glyerol joined to two fatty acids and a phosphate group; has two hydrophobic tails and a polar, hydrophilic head13
5047573262R-groupused to represent one of 20 possible side chains found in amino acids of living systems14
5047573263glycerol backboneit is the molecule that the fatty acids connect to to form a lipid such as a triglyceride (as well as the phosphate group in a phospholipid)15
5047573264unsaturatedis a fat or fatty acid in which there is at least one double bond16
5047573265phosphate group-this molecule forms the hydrophilic head on a phospholipid - also one of the 3 parts of a nucleotide17
5047573266sucroseA disaccharide made of glucose + fructose; Table sugar18
5047573267transparency testthe "paper bag" test used in the lab to test for lipids19
5047573268starchA storage polysaccharide in plants consisting entirely of glucose.20
5047573269monosaccharideA single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, All monosaccharides have the same chemical formula21
5047573270iodineused to test for polysaccharides in the lab. It turns purplish black when positive22
5047573271cholesterola type of lipid.23
5047573272enzymesFunctional proteins; their names usually end in - ase Catalyze Reactions (speed it up)24
5047573273nitrogen baseone of the 3 parts of a nucleotide25
5047573274polysaccharideCarbohydrates that are made up of more than two monosaccharides26
5047573275dehydration synthesisA chemical reaction in which two molecules covalently bond to each other with the removal of a water molecule.27
5047573276fatty acidsA building block of lipids, it is a long carbon skeleton, with usually 16-18 carbons, at the end has a carboxyl group attached to a hydrocarbon.28
5047573277saturatedFats with the maximum number of hydrogens. Usually animal fats and solid at room temperature29
5047573278amylaseAn enzyme that digests starch into disaccharides. It is secreted by salivary glands and by the pancreas.30
5047573279carboxyl groupA functional group present in organic acids and consisting of a single carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and also bonded to a hydroxyl group.31
5047573280peptide bondThe covalent bond between two amino acids, joining them into a peptide or protein.32
5047573281dipeptideTwo amino acids bonded together33
5047573282polypeptideA polymer (chain) of many amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.34
5047573283primary (protein)-first level of protein structure - linear sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain. -held together by covalent bonds such as peptide bonds35
5047573284secondary (protein)Level of protein structure that is formed by the hydrogen bonds between the polar side groups of the main chain. Can be alpha helix or beta pleat sheet36
5047573285tertiary (protein)third level of protein structure; the 3-D shape the molecule assumes, as a result of twisting, bending, and folding caused by various types of bonding between R groups (H bonds, ionic bonds, covalent bonds) in large proteins37
5047573286quaternary (protein)Relationship among multiple polypeptides of a protein.38
5047573287maltoseA disaccharide made of glucose + glucose.39
5047573288beta-pleated sheetpolypeptide chain folds back and forth; stabilized by hydrogen bonding40
5047573289fructoseA 6-carbon monosaccharide in the form of a ring structure. The sweetest of all natural sugars.41
5047573290functional protein-Proteins that cause chemical changes in the molecules, -control cell activities42
5047573291triglycerideA molecule made up of three fatty acids covalently bonded to glycerol; Does energy storage, thermal insulation, binds and cushions organs, fills space43
5047573292amino groupA functional group that consists of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms44
5047573293collagenFibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength45
5047573294photosynthesisPlants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars46
5047573295insulationa material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat47
5047573296enzyme-substrate complexA temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate molecule(s).48
5047573297hydrolysisA chemical reaction that breaks bonds between two molecules by the addition of water; functions in disassembly of polymers to monomers.49
5047573298activation energyEnergy needed to get a reaction started50
5047573299lactaseA digestive enzyme that breaks lactose into glucose and galactose.51
5047573300reusableable to be used again52
5047573301denatureA change in the shape of a protein (such as an enzyme) that can be caused by changes in temperature or pH (among other things).53
5047573302catalystA substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction.54

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