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54266280atomic numberTerm for the number of protons in an atom's nucleus0
54266281pentose sugarThree components of a nucleotide: 1) phosphate group, 2) __________, 3) nitrogenous base.1
54266282electrons, neutrons, protonsSub atomic particles2
54266283carbohydratesFour main groups of organic compounds: 1) ________, 2) lipids, 3) proteins, 4) nucleic acids/nucleotides.3
54266284amino acidBasic unit molecule of protein.4
54266285nitrogenous baseThree components of a nucleotide: 1) phosphate group, 2) pentose sugar, 3) __________.5
54266286made up of small number of atoms (eg. NaCl)Characteristics of inorganic compounds: 1) usually have ionic bond, 2) ______, 3) associated with non-living elements6
54266287saturated and unsaturatedTwo basic types of fatty acids.7
54266288trioseType of monosaccharide with 3 carbons.8
542662893, 4All proteins have _____levels of structure and some have _____ levels of structure.9
54266290triglyceridesBasic unit of lipids.10
542662917.1pH of the weakest base11
54266292branchedStructural shape of bonds in polymerized glucose to form starch12
54266293HClBasic example of an acid13
54266294liquid at room temperatureThree characteristics of unsaturated fats: 1) _________, 2) don't pack together tightly at room temperature, 3) non linear.14
54266295presence of heavy metalsThree environmental conditions that can denature a protein: drastic change in 1) pH; 2) temperature; or 3) _______.15
54266296usually have ionic bondsCharacteristics of inorganic compounds: 1) ______, 2) made up of small number of atoms (eg. NaCl), 3) associated with non-living elements16
54266297protection (cell membrane)Functions of lipids: 1) _________, 2) insulation, 3) energy storage17
54266298temperatureThree environmental conditions that can denature a protein: drastic change in 1) pH; 2) _______.; or 3) presence of heavy metals.18
54266299polarCharacteristics of water: 1) inorganic, 2) ______, 3) covalent bonding19
54266300high heat of vaporization (keeps body from heating up, vaporizing sweat cools body)Unique properties of water: 1) universal solvent (for polar molecules), 2) molecules are cohesive and fill vessels, 3) temperature rises and falls slowly, preventing sudden or drastic changes (helps homeostasis), 4) liquid form is more dense than solid (protects deep water organisms), 5) ______, 6) presence of polarity causes water to dissociate20
54266301liver and musclesWhere is energy stored as glycogen in animals?21
54266302dehydration synthesisProcess that joins two monosaccharides together to form a disaccharide.22
54266303DNA and RNATwo types of nucleic acids23
54266304fats and oilsMain types of lipids.24
54266305non-polarCharacteristic of lipids that makes them insoluble in water.25
54266306sucrose and waterGlucose and fructose bonded together creates what?26
54266307phospholipidOrganic compound that is the main structural component of the living cell membrane.27
542663080pH of the strongest acid28
54266309ionicType of reaction where one atom gives up an electron and another atom takes it to fill its outer shell29
54266310associated with non-living elementsCharacteristics of inorganic compounds: 1) usually have ionic bonds, 2) made up of small number of atoms (eg. NaCl), 3) ______30
542663111 atomic unitWeight of a neutron31
54266312covalent bondingCharacteristics of water: 1) inorganic, 2) polar, 3) ______32
54266313liquid form is more dense than solid (protects deep water organisms)Unique properties of water: 1) universal solvent (for polar molecules), 2) molecules are cohesive and fill vessels, 3) temperature rises and falls slowly, preventing sudden or drastic changes (helps homeostasis), 4) ______, 5) high heat of vaporization (keeps body from heating up, vaporizing sweat cools body), 6) presence of polarity causes water to dissociate33
54266314quick energyFunctions of carbohydrates are 1) _________, and 2) structural (in some organisms).34
54266315proteinsFour main groups of organic compounds: 1) nucleic acids/nucleotides, 2) lipids, 3) carbohydrates, 4) ________.35
54266316reducedOxidized or reduced: the chlorine atom in an NaCl molecule? Chlorine gains an electron.36
54266317lipidsOrganic compound that forms the main structural component of a living cell membrane.37
54266318energy storageFunctions of lipids: 1) insulation, 2) _________, 3) protection (cell membrane)38
54266319inorganicCharacteristics of water: 1) ______, 2) polar, 3) covalent bonding39
54266320adiposeTissue type that functions as insulation in animals.40
54266321carbohydratesWhat category of organic compounds are sugars?41
54266322ribonucleic acidRNA in full42
54266323inorganicTypes of chemical compounds not associated with life43
54266324phosphate groupThree components of a nucleotide: 1) __________, 2) pentose sugar, 3) nitrogenous base.44
54266325always contain carbon and hydrogenFour characteristics of organic compounds: 1) associated with living organisms, 2) covalent bonding, 3) large molecules with many atoms, 4) ________45
54266326universal solvent (for polar molecules)Unique properties of water: 1) ______, 2) molecules are cohesive and fill vessels, 3) temperature rises and falls slowly, preventing sudden or drastic changes (helps homeostasis), 4) liquid form is more dense than solid (protects deep water organisms), 5) high heat of vaporization (keeps body from heating up, vaporizing sweat cools body), 6) presence of polarity causes water to dissociate46
54266327phospholipidLipid with one of the fatty acid tails replaced by a phosphate47
54266328hydrophilicTerm for molecules that interact with water48
54266329high energy bonds between the phosphatesWhat part of ATP holds the energy?49
54266330pHThree environmental conditions that can denature a protein: drastic change in 1) _______.; 2) temperature; or 3) presence of heavy metals.50
54266331acidsCompounds that dissociate in water and release hydrogen ions51
54266332branchedStructural shape of bonds in polymerized glucose to form glycogen52
5426633314pH of the strongest base53
54266334lactose and waterGlucose and galactose bonded together creates what?54
54266335unsaturatedAnimal fats are characterized by which type of lipids?55
54266336peptideName of the bond between amino acids.56
54266337pentoseType of monosaccharide with 5 carbons.57
54266338proteinWhat category of organic compound is used to make muscles?58
54266339ATPEnergy carrier for cells59
54266340dehydration synthesisProcess by which monomers are bonded to create polymers by giving up an OH and a H - taking a water molecule out.60
54266341tetroseType of monosaccharide with 4 carbons.61
54266342atomic symbolOne or two letter abbreviation for an element62
54266343hydrogenType of bonds that hold secondary level of structure in proteins63
54266344tertiaryLevel of protein structure that give the protein its final 3D shape.64
54266345basesCompounds that dissociate in water and release hydroxide ions65
54266346covalentType of bonds in organic compounds66
54266347secondaryLevel of protein structure when the linear sequence of amino acids takes on a particular orientation in space, such as a alpha helix or beta pleated sheet.67
54266348hydrogenType of bond between the two helixes together to form DNA's double helix.68
5426634970 90Percentage of total body weight of living organism made up of water69
54266350monosaccharideType of carbohydrate with 3 - 7 carbons.70
54266351proteinWhat category of organic compound is keratin (fingernails and hair)71
54266352primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternaryNames of the four levels of protein structure, in order.72
542663536pH of urine73
54266354inorganic and organicTwo types of chemical compounds74
54266355linear structureThree characteristics of saturated fats: 1) pack together tightly, 2) _________, 3) solid at room temperature.75
54266356tetrapeptideName for the category of molecule that is formed when four amino acids are bonded together.76
5426635720How many commonly occurring amino acids are there?77
54266358ionic reactionsChemical reactions where atoms give up or take on an electron to achieve a completed outer shell78
54266359proteinWhat category of organic compound is collagen (tendons, ligaments, bones and cartilage)?79
54266360hydrogen ion and hydroxide ionTwo types of ions formed when water dissociates80
54266361pH scaleA measure of the hydrogen ion concentration81
54266362celluloseOrganic compound that is the main structural component of plant and algae cell walls82
54266363adenosine triphosphateATP in full.83
54266364associated with living organismsFour characteristics of organic compounds: 1) always contain carbon and hydrogen, 2) covalent bonding, 3) large molecules with many atoms, 4) ________84
54266365lacks a 2:1 ratio of H:OHow do you distinguish Lipids from carbohydrates?85
542663660.1Percentage blood glucose concentration we need to maintain.86
54266367glucoseStarch, glycogen and cellulose are made up exclusively of what monosaccharide?87
54266368octet ruleRule for chemical reactions that states that atoms "want" to achieve a complete outer shell of electrons88
542663694Number of structural levels in a protein89
54266370monosaccharidesThree types of carbohydrates: 1) __________, 2) disaccharides, 3) polysaccharides.90
54266371saturatedPlant oils are characterized by which type of lipids?91
542663720 atomic unitsWeight of an electron92
54266373disaccharidesThree types of carbohydrates: 1) monosaccharides, 2) __________, 3) polysaccharides.93
54266374insulationFunctions of lipids: 1) energy storage, 2) protection (cell membrane), 3) _________94
54266375tripeptideName for the category of molecule that is formed when three amino acids are bonded together.95
54266376primaryLevel of protein structure when amino acids are joined with a peptide bond96
54266377temperature rises and falls slowly, preventing sudden or drastic changes (helps homeostasis)Unique properties of water: 1) universal solvent (for polar molecules), 2) molecules are cohesive and fill vessels, 3) ______, 4) liquid form is more dense than solid (protects deep water organisms), 5) high heat of vaporization (keeps body from heating up, vaporizing sweat cools body), 6) presence of polarity causes water to dissociate97
54266378covalentType of bond between the atoms of a water molecule98
54266379pack together tightlyThree characteristics of saturated fats: 1) _________, 2) linear structure, 3) solid at room temperature.99
54266380dipeptideName for the category of molecule that is formed when two amino acids are bonded together.100
54266381glycoacidicType of bond that holds sugars together.101
54266382hydrophilic, hydrophobicA phospholipid's structural components are a _________head made of a glycerol and phosphate group, and a ________two-pronged tail.102
54266383galactoseMilk sugar103
54266384solid at room temperatureThree characteristics of saturated fats: 1) linear structure, 2) pack together tightly, 3) _________.104
54266385large molecules with many atomsFour characteristics of organic compounds: 1) always contain carbon and hydrogen, 2) covalent bonding, 3) ________, 4) associated with living organisms105
54266386nucleic acids/nucleotidesFour main groups of organic compounds: 1) proteins, 2) carbohydrates, 3) lipids, 4) ________.106
54266387polysaccharidesThree types of carbohydrates: 1) monosaccharides, 2) disaccharides, 3) __________.107
542663882Number of electron in the first energy level108
54266389oxidizedOxidized or reduced: the sodium atom in an NaCl molecule? Sodium loses an electron109
54266390CHOMain elements in carbohydrates110
54266391hydrophobicTerm for molecules that do not interact with water111
54266392hydrolysisProcess by which the bonds in a polymer are split by adding water.112
54266393NaOHBasic example of a base113
54266394CHOMain elements in lipids114
542663951 glycerol and 3 fatty acidsComponent parts of a lipid.115
54266396structuralFunctions of carbohydrates are 1) quick energy, and 2) _________ (in some organisms).116
54266397polysaccharideLarge number of monosaccharides bonded together.117
54266398presence of polarity causes water to dissociateUnique properties of water: 1) universal solvent (for polar molecules), 2) molecules are cohesive and fill vessels, 3) temperature rises and falls slowly, preventing sudden or drastic changes (helps homeostasis), 4) liquid form is more dense than solid (protects deep water organisms), 5) high heat of vaporization (keeps body from heating up, vaporizing sweat cools body), 6) ______118
54266399adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymineFour types of nitrogenous bases (alphabetical order) in DNA.119
54266400atomic weightTerm for the number of protons and neutrons in an atom120
54266401electrically neutralCharge of an atom121
54266402energy levels (shells)Structures of an atom that contain electrons122
54266403heptoseType of monosaccharide with 7 carbons.123
54266404maltose and waterGlucose and glucose bonded together creates what?124
542664051 atomic unitWeight of a proton125
54266406quaternaryLevel of protein structure where two different proteins fit together and work as a unit.126
54266407atomSmallest unit of matter that is non-divisible by chemical means127
54266408dissociationThe breaking of a chemical bond when a compound or molecule is put into water.128
542664097.4pH of blood129
54266410remainder of the moleculeThree functional parts of an amino acid: 1) amino group, 2) acid group (carboxyl group) 3) __________.130
54266411polypeptideName for the category of molecule that is formed when more than four amino acids are bonded together.131
54266412glycogenForm in which glucose is usually stored in animals.132
54266413covalent, disulfide, hydrogen, ionic, peptideType of bonds that hold tertiary level of structure in proteins.133
54266414functionWhen proteins lose their structure, they lose their _______ and are said to be denatured.134
54266415monomersName for the general category of unit molecules135
54266416disaccharideTwo monosacharides joined together136
54266417straight chainStructural shape of bonds in polymerized glucose to form cellulose137
54266418solid, liquidFats are ____ at room temperature. Oils are ______ at room temperature.138
54266419denaturedWhen proteins lose their structure, they lose their function and are said to be _______.139
542664202:1Ratio of H:O in carbohydrates140
54266421aerobic respiration (oxidation)Name of the process in the cell that releases energy for attaching a phosphorous to ADP to form ATP141
54266422molecules are cohesive and fill vesselsUnique properties of water: 1) universal solvent (for polar molecules), 2) ______, 3) temperature rises and falls slowly, preventing sudden or drastic changes (helps homeostasis), 4) liquid form is more dense than solid (protects deep water organisms), 5) high heat of vaporization (keeps body from heating up, vaporizing sweat cools body), 6) presence of polarity causes water to dissociate142
54266423amino groupThree functional parts of an amino acid: 1) __________, 2) acid group (carboxyl group) 3) remainder of the molecule.143
54266424covalent bondingFour characteristics of organic compounds: 1) always contain carbon and hydrogen, 2) ________, 3) associated with living organisms, 4) large molecules with many atoms144
54266425non linearThree characteristics of unsaturated fats: 1) _________, 2) don't pack together tightly at room temperature, 3) liquid at room temperature.145
542664268Number of electrons in the second energy level146
54266427glucoseMonosaccharide that is the primary energy source for cells of our body147
54266428hexoseType of monosaccharide with 6 carbons.148
54266429don't pack together tightly at room temperatureThree characteristics of unsaturated fats: 1) _________, 2) non linear, 3) liquid at room temperature.149
54266430organicTypes of chemical compounds associated with life or living organisms150
54266431waterMost abundant molecule in living organisms151
54266432lipidsFour main groups of organic compounds: 1) ________, 2) proteins, 3) nucleic acids/nucleotides, 4) carbohydrates.152
54266433acid group (carboxyl group)Three functional parts of an amino acid: 1) amino group, 2) __________ 3) remainder of the molecule.153
54266434deoxyribonucleic acidDNA in full154
54266435starchForm in which glucose is usually stored in plants155
54266436covalentType of bond formed between atoms when they share electrons156
542664376.9PH of the weakest acid157
54266438ionicType of bond formed between the atoms of an NaCl molecule158
54266439disulfhydrylPerms and hair straightening are an example of denaturing the protein molecule in the hair by breaking the _________ bonds that hold the hair shape together.159
54266440denaturingPerms and hair straightening are an example of _________ the protein molecule in the hair by breaking the disulfhydryl bonds that hold the hair shape together.160
54266441oxidationType of reaction where hydrogen atoms and/or electrons are lost161
54266442reductionType of reaction where hydrogen atoms and/or electrons are gained162

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