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AP Chemistry Chapter 4 Flashcards

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6705014489aqueous solutiona solution in which the water is the dissolving medium0
6705014490solutionhomogeneous mixture of two or more substances1
6705014491solventsubstance present in the greatest quantity and the one the dissolves the other substances2
6705014492solutethe substances in a solution that are being dissolved (of the least quantity)3
6705014493dissociationthe separation into component ions that occurs when an ionic compound dissolves4
6705014494electrolytea substance whose aqueous solutions contain ions, commonly with ionic compounds5
6705014495nonelectrolytea substance that does not form ions in solution, commonly molecular compounds6
6705014496solvationprocess that helps stabilize the ions in solution and prevents the cations and anions from recombining; this process is symbolized by aq in reactions and causes ions to become dispersely uniform throughout a solution7
6705014497strong electrolytessolutes that exist in solution completely or nearly completely as separate ions; fully or almost fully dissociate; in chemical equations, represented by a full arrow8
6705014498weak electrolytessolutes that exist in solution mostly in the form of molecules with only a small fraction in the form of ions; do not completely dissociate; in a chemical equation, represented by two half arrows9
6705014499chemical equilibriumbalance that produces a state in which the relative numbers of each type of ion or molecule in the reaction are constant over time10
6705014500precipitation reactionreaction that results in the formation of an insoluble product11
6705014501precipitatean insoluble solid formed by a reaction in solution12
6705014502solubilityamount of substance that can be dissolved in a given quantity of solvent at the given temperature (at a given temperature)13
6705014503insolubleA substance is described as ______ if they have a solubility less than 0.01 mol/L14
6705014505molecular equationan equation that shows the complete chemical formulas of the reactants and products without indicating ionic behavior15
6705014506ionic equationan equation written with all strong soluble electrolytes shown as ions16
6705014507spectator ionsions that appear in identical forms among both the reactants and products of a complete ionic equation17
6705014508net ionic equationan equation for a reaction in solution showing only those particles that are directly involved in the chemical change18
6705014509acidsubstance that ionizes in aqueous solutions to form hydrogen ions, thereby increasing the concentration of H+(aq) ions; often called proton donors19
6705014510monoprotic acidsacids that yield one H+ per molecule of acid ex) HCl, HNO320
6705014511diprotic acidsacids that yield two H+ per molecule of acid ex) H2SO421
6705014512basesubstance that accepts (reacts with) H+ ions and produce hydroxide ions (OH-) when they dissolve in water; there are common ____s that do not contain hydroxide, however, like NH422
6705014513strong acidsacids that are strong electrolytes (completes ionized in solution)23
6705014517weak acidsacids that are weak electrolytes (partly ionize in solution)24
6705014519neutralization reactionthe reaction that occurs when a solution of an acid and a solution of a base are mixed25
6705014520saltany ionic compound whose cation comes from a base and whose anion comes from an acid; ____ and water are the products of neutralization reactions26
6705014521oxidation-reduction (redox) reactionreaction in which electrons are transferred between reactants27
6705014522oxidationloss of electrons by a substance28
6705014523reductiongain of electrons by a substance, and therefore increase in negative charge29
6705014524oxidation numbereither the actual charge of a monatomic ion or the hypothetical charge assigned to an atom in a neutral molecule or charged species30
67050145250oxidation number of single elements31
6705014529molarity unitsmol/L32
6705014530molaritythe concentration of a solution33
6705014531dilutionprocess in which solutions of lower concentrations can be obtained by adding water34

Biochemistry Flashcards

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7086559065matterAnything that has mass and takes up space0
7086559712elementA substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances1
7086560211main elementscarbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur (CHONPS)2
7086561870atomSmallest particle of an element3
7086562397protonpositively charged particle4
7086564159neutronA subatomic particle that has no charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom5
7086564673atomic massNumber of protons and neutrons6
7086566110atomic numberThe number of protons in the nucleus of an atom7
7086566699electronA subatomic particle that has a negative charge8
7086567398compoundA substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds9
7086568336ionic bondFormed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another10
7086568843covalent bondA chemical bond that involves sharing a pair of electrons between atoms in a molecule11
7086571734hydrogen bondan attraction between a slightly positive hydrogen atom and a slightly negative atom12
7086573154polarMolecule with partial charges. Mixes with water.13
7086574609solventA liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances14
7086575662cohesionWater molecules sticking to each other.15
7086576038adhesionWater molecules sticking to other surfaces.16
7086576553surface tensionresults from the cohesion of water molecules at the surface of a body of water17
7086576970acidcompound that forms hydrogen ions (H+) in solution18
7086578077baseA substance that decreases the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution.19
7086578729water ph720
7086579904enzymeA type of protein that speeds up a chemical reaction in a living thing21
7086580229carbohydrate formula(CH2O)n simple sugars + their polymers22
7086580663nucleic acidsDNA and RNA23
7086581333lipidsNonpolar molecules that include fats, oils, and cholesterol24
7086581847proteinconsist of amino acids and play a central role in biological processes25
7086582988saturated fatsSolid at room temperature26
7086583411unsaturated fatsliquid at room temperature27
7086584354monosaccharideA single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, the simplest type of sugar.28

Biochemistry Chapter 10 Flashcards

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7870015534LipidsOrganic molecules that are characterized by low solubility in water, that is, are relatively hydrophobic0
7870020968Storage of energy-reduced compounds: lots of available energy -hydrophobic nature: good packing1
7870023394Insulation from environment-low thermal conductivity -high heat capacity (can "absorb" heat) -Mechanical protection (can absorb shocks)2
7870029159Water repellantHydrophobic nature: keeps surface of the organism dry -prevents excessive wetting (birds) -prevents loss of water via evaporation3
7870035285Buoyancy control and acoustics in marine mammals-increased density while diving deep helps sinking (just a hypothesis) -spermaceti organ may focus sound energy: sound stun gun?4
7870041502Membrane structuremain structure of cell membranes5
7870043507Cofactors for enzymes-vitamin K: blood clot formation -coenzyme Q: ATP synthesis in mitochondria6
7870047455Signaling moleculesParacrine hormones steroid hormones growth factors Vitamins A and D (hormone precursors)7
7870050396paracrine hormonesact locally8
7870052225steroid hormonesact body-wide9
7870054358Vitamins A and Dhormone precursors10
7870056906Pigmentscolor of tomatoes, carrots, pumpkins, some birds11
7870058569vitamin Eantioxidant pertaining of lipids12
7870067374Two major lipids-Lipids that contain fatty acids -Lipids that do not contain fatty acids13
7870069913Complex lipidscontain fatty acids14
7870071821Two complex lipidsstorage and membrane lipids15
7870074463Fatty acidscarboxylic acids with hydrocarbon chains containing between 4 to 36 carbons -Almost all natural fastty acids have an even number of carbons -most naturally fatty acids are unbranched16
7870079904Saturatedno double bonds between carbons in the chain17
7870081432Monounsaturatedone double bond between carbons in teh alkyl chain18
7870082774PolyunsaturatedMore than one double in the alkyl chain19
7870086387Systematic nameIUPAC nomenclature20
7870086388common namesuch as oleic acid21
7870088461Delta numberingDescribes location of the first carbon of the alkene in relationship to the carbonyl carbon22
7870096221Omega numberingDescribes location of the first carbon of the alkene in relationship to the terminal methyl23
7870128133Omega-3 fatty acids-essential nutrients -Humans need them but cannot synthesize them -They include ALA, DHA, and EPA --DHA, EPA can be synthesized from ALA24
7870134774Solubilitydecreases as the chain length increases25
7870135898Melting pointdecreases as the chain length decreases -Decreases as the number of double bonds increases26
7870141681Conformation of fatty acids-saturated chain adopt extended conformations -double bonds in natural unsaturated fatty acids are commonly in cis configuration, which kinks the chain27
7870145815cis conformationDouble bonds in fatty acids adopt ____ _________28
7870153878OrderlySaturated fatty acids pack in an _____ way -extensive favorable interactions29
7870156023disorderedUnsaturated cis fatty acids pack less orderly due to the kink -less-extensive favorable interactions30
7870163698lowerUnsaturated cis fatty acids have a ______ melting point than saturated fatty acids31
7870170010Trans fatty acids-form by partial dehydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids -done to increase shelf life or stability at high temps of oils used in cooking -have extended conformation -higher melting points32
7870188614cardiovascular diseaseconsuming trans fats increases risk of _____________ _______33
7870196361FAfatty acids34
7870196362GLglycerolipids35
7870197576GPglycerophospholipids36
7870199223SPsphingolipids37
7870199224STsterol lipids38
7870200664PRprenol lipids39
7870200665SLSaccharolipids40
7870202849PKpolyketides41
7870207592Triacylglycerols(nonpolar) -majority of fatty acids in biological systems are found in this form -less dense than water42
7870210347fatssolid triacylglycerols43
7870211865oilsliquid triacylglycerols44
7870213281body fatprimary storage form of lipids using triacylglycerols45
7870218735esterificationTriacylglycerols are less soluble in water than fatty acids due to the ________ of the carboxylate group46
7870249802MoreFatty acids carry ____ energy per carbon than polysaccharides because they are produced47
7870253081LessFatty acids carry ____ water per gram because they are nonpoilar48
7870254931Glucose and glycogenfor short-term energy needs and quick delivery49
7870256969long-termFats are for ___ ____ energy needs, good storage, and slow delivery50
7870259977Waxesesters of long-chain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids with long-chain alcohols -insoluble and have high melting points51
7870270314Wax functions-Storage of metabolic fuel in plankton -protection and pliability for hair and skin in vertebrates -waterproofing of feathers in birds -protection from evaporation in tropical plants and ivy -used by people in lotions, ointments, and polishes52
7870282889BeeswaxMixture of a large number of lipids, including esters of triacontanol, and a long-chain alkane hentiacontane53
7870289212Membrane lipidscontain polar head groups and nonpolar tails (usually attached fatty acids)54
7870290975Membrane lipid diversification-modifying a different backbone -changing the fatty acids -modifying the head groups55
7870296997Organisms and tissuesDifferent __________ ___ _______ have different membrane lipid head group compositions56
7870304476Glycerophospholipids-primary constituents of cell membranes -two fatty acids form ester linkages witht eh first and second hydroxyl groups of L-glycerol-3-phosphate57
7870313544chargedphosphate group is ____ at physiological pH58
7870316734Structure of glycerophospholipdsUnsaturated fatty acids commonly found connected to C2 of glycerol-3-phosphate -the highly polar phosphate group may be further esterified by an alcohol; such substituent groups are called head groups59
7870324114glycerol-3-phosphateEsterification forms glycerophospholipids60
7870330604phosphatidycholine-choline as head group -major component of most eukaryotic cell membranes -many prokaryotes, including E. coli, cannot synthesize this lipid; their membranes do not contain it61
7870340117choline62
7870362816Plasmologen-vinyl ether analog of phosphatiylethanolamine -common in vertebrate heart tissue -also found in protozoa and anaerobic bacteria -function not well understood63
7870376211Platelets-Activating Factor-Aliphatic ether analog of phosphatidylcholine -Acetic acid has esterified position C2 -first signaling lipid to be identified -stimulates aggregation of blood platelets -plays role in mediation of inflammation64
7870384648Sphingolipids-Backbone: long-chain amino alcohol sphingosine -Fatty acid joined to sphingosine via an amide linkage, rather than an ester linkage as usually seen in lipids -polar head group is connected to sphingosine by a glycosidic of phosphodiester linkage -The sugar-containing glycosphingolipids are found largely in the outer face of plasma membranes65
7870406001sphingosinebackbone of sphingolipids -long-chain amino alcohol66
7870408093amide linkagefatty acid joined to sphingosine via:67
7870410056glycosidic or phosphodiesterPolar head group is connected to sphingosine by a ________ or ________ linkage68
7870414638Ceramidesphingosine + amide-linked fatty acid69
7870416325kSphingomyelinCeramide + phosphocholine attached to the alcoihol70
7870417918myelin sheathsphingomyelin is abundant in:71
7870421686Blood groupsdetermined in part by the type of sugars located on the head groups in glycosphingolipids72
7870426055glycosyltransferasesStructure of sugar determined by an expression of specific ________. This helps determine blood type73
7870429643O antigenindividuals with no active glycosyltransferase74
7870431451A blood groupIndividuals with a glycosyltransferase that transfers an N-acetylgalactosamine group75
7870434239B blood groupIndividuals with a glycosyltransferase that transfers a galactose group76
7870489894LysosomeStructural and signaling lipids are degraded in the ________77
7870507134Phospholipases A-Dphospholipids are degraded by: -each one cleaves a specific bond78
7870527290Gangliosidesdegraded via a series of enzymatic cleavages79
7870751303Lysosomal storage disorderscaused by the failure to correctly degrade gangliosides results in build-up of lipids in lysosomes, a dysfunction categorized as:80
7870756318Sterol-Steroid nucleus: four fused rings -hydroxyl group (polar head) in the A-ring -Various nonpolar side chains -tetracycle structure is almost planar81
7870797725Cholesterol-this and related sterols are present in membranes of most eukaryotic cells --modulate fluidity and permeability --thicken the plasma membrane --no sterols in most bacteria82
7870801737Mammalsobtain cholesterol from food or synthesize it de novo in the liver83
7870811642Cholesterol bound to proteins-transported to tissues via blood vessels -cholesterol in low-density lipoproteins tends to deposit and clog arteries84
7870823651hormonesmany are derivatives of sterols85
7870826718Steroids-oxidized derivatives of sterols -have the sterol nucleus but lack the alkyl chain found in cholesterol -more polar than cholesterol86
7870831017gonads and adrenal glandslocation of the synthesis from cholesterol87
7870903386carrier proteinsaid in the transport of steroid hormones in blood stream88
7870906087male and female sex hormonesmany steroid hormones are what kind of hormones89
7870909167testosterone90
7870909958cortisol91
7870910913prednisone92
7870915907β-Estradiol93
7870918268Aldosterone94
7870919649Prednisolone95
7870921362Brassinolide96
7870924801Biologically active lipids-present in much smaller amounts than storage or structural lipids -play vital roles as signaling molecules between nearby cells97
7870928814Lipid soluble vitaminsVitamins A, D, E, and K98
7870932938Arachidonic acid derivatives-act as signaling lilpids -enzymatic oxidation99
7870936578Prostaglandinsinflammation and fever100
7870938108thromboxanesformation of blood clots101
7870938110leukotrienessmooth muscle contraction in lungs102
7870940345Retinolvitamin A, derived from beta carotene -involved in visual pigment -precursor for other hormones involved in signaling103
7870947920Vitamin Ean antioxidant104
7870947922Vitamin Ka blood clotting cofactor (phylloquinone)105
7870950306Warfarina blood anticoagulant106
7870951718Ubiquinonea mitochondrial electron carrier (coenzyme Q)107
7870953673Plastoquinonea chloroplast electron carrier108
7870955619Dolichola sugar carrier109
7870959125Polyketidesbiologically active lipids with medicinal uses: -diverse family of compounds synthesized similarly to fatty acid biosynthesis --commonly secondary metabolites with specialized function110

b12 Flashcards

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7579861602BactriaThe ancient region stretching from the Hindu Kush mountain range to the ancient Ganhara region of the Indian subcontinent.0
7579861603Barracks EmperorsSeries of Roman generals who seized the throne between 235 and 284 C.E.1
7579861604Bubonic PlagueEpidemic that swept Eurasia, causing devastating population loss and disruption. Known as the Black Death in Europe after 1350 C.E.2
7579861605BuddhismReligion, based on Four Noble Truths, associated with Siddhartha Gautama (563--483 B.C.E.), or the Buddha; its adherents desired to eliminate all distracting passion and reach nirvana.3
7579861606ByzantineLong-lasting empire centered at Constantinople; it grew out of the end of the Roman empire and carried legacy of Roman greatness and was the only classical society to survive into the early modern age; it reached its early peak during the reign of Justinian (483--565).4
7579861607ChristianityReligion emerging from Middle East in the first century C.E. holding Jesus to be the son of God who sacrificed himself on behalf of mankind.5
7579861608ConfucianismPhilosophy, based on the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Kong Fuzi (551-479 B.C.E.), or Confucius, that emphasizes order, the role of the gentleman, obligation to society, and reciprocity.6
7579861609Edict of MilanEmperor Constantine's 313 C.E. that Christianity was a legitimate religion7
7579861610Han DynastyChinese dynasty that ruled an expanding empire with a large bureaucracy based upon Legalist and Confucian values. The empire taxed agriculture and trade and raised large armies to colonize Vietnam, Korea, and the Xiongnu territory.8
7579861611Hellenistic EraSecond phase in Greek history (328-146 B.C.E.), from the conquest of Greece by Philip of Macedon until Greece's fall to the Romans; this era was a more cosmopolitan age facilitated by the conquests of Alexander the Great.9
7579861612HinduismMain religion of India, a combination of Dravidian and Aryan concepts; Hinduism's goal is to reach spiritual purity and union with the great world spirit; its important concepts include dharma, karma, and samsara.10
7579861613KarakorumCapital of the Mongol empire.11
7579861614ManichaeismReligion founded by the prophet Mani in the third century C.E., a syncretic version of Zoroastrian, Christian, and Buddhist elements.12
7579861615MesoptamiaTerm meaning "between the rivers," in this case the Tigris and Euphrates; Sumer and Akkad are two of the earliest societies.13
7579861616MonotheismBelief in only one god, a rare concept in the ancient world.14
7579861617NestorianEarly branch of Christianity, named after the fifth-century Greek theologian Nestorius, that emphasized the human nature of Jesus Christ.15
7579861618ptolemaicTerm used to signify both the Egyptian kingdom founded by Alexander the Great's general Ptolemy and the thought of the philosopher Ptolemy of Alexandria (second century C.E.), who used mathematical formulas in an attempt to prove Aristotle's geocentric theory of the universe.16
7579861619Sasanids224-651 C.E.17
7579861620Silk RoadsAncient trade routes that extended from the Roman empire in the west to China in the east.18
7579861621Zen BuddhismJapanese version of Chinese Chan Buddhism, with an emphasis on intuition and sudden flashes of insight instead of textual study.19
7579861622ZoroastrianismPersian religion based on the teaching of the sixth-century-B.C.E. prophet Zarathustra; its emphasis on the duality of good and evil and on the role of individuals in determining their own fate would influence later religions.20

biochemistry Flashcards

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5603702349functions of saltsNa/K -nerve impulse transmission Ca -muscle function, blood clotting Fe -red blood cell formation I -thyroid hormones S -protein in muscle0
5603740354acidproton donor, releases H+1
5603751325basesproton acceptor releases OH- ions which bind to H+ and lowers concentration2
5603797081the higher the H+ ions and acidity, the _______ the pHlower3
5603804056the lower the H+ and acidity, the ________ the pHhigher4
5603810534buffersmakes sure body's pH stays between 7.35-7.455
5603827487types of buffers in bodyurinary system-- gets rid of too many molecules (pee) respiratory system-- CO2 gets rid of H+ ions chemical system-- body uses free protein to regulate pH6
5603871687carbohydratessugars and starches used as an immediate source of energy7
5603884911monosaccharidessimple sugars: -glucose -fructose -galactose -deoxyribose -ribose8
5603903398disaccharidesglucose+fructose = sucrose (table sugar) glucose+glucose = maltose (malt sugar) galactose+glucose = lactose (sugar in milk)9
5603945278polysaccharidesglycogen- carbohydrates stored in animal tissue starch- carbs stored in plant tissue10
5603998280lipidstriglycerides phospholipids steroids11
5604009850triglycerideshydrophobic 1 glycerol+ 3 fatty acids when solid: fats, long fatty acid chains, more saturated when liquid: oil, shorter fatty acid chain, unsaturated12
5604047678phospholipidsphosphorus group+glycerol+2 fatty acid chains pole head, non polar tail= amphipathic13
5604070080steroidscholesterol is most known sterol hydrophobic14
5604091908cholesterolcomes from animal products and our liver needed for cell membrane structure making steroid hormones making bile salts too much cholesterol= arteriosclerosis15
5604150679eicosanoidsprostaglandins are responsible for pain transmission16
5604194176dipeptide2 AA17
5604196770tripeptide3 AA18
5604199129polypeptide10+ AA19
5604204491protein has ____ AA50+20
5604213314primary structure of AAorder of AA21
5604217793secondary structure of AAalpha helix or beta sheet22
5604225268tertiary structure AAfolding23
5604230951quaternary structure2 or more chains aggregate24
5604253420nucleic acidslargest molecule in body25
5604260635nucleotidesN base + pentose + phosphate group26
5604349450DNA nucleotides27
5604365305RNA nucleotidesAA + Ribose + Phosphate28
5604394969DNAcode of instructions for building every protein in body29
5604479606diffusionmolecules mov from high concentration to low concentration like a bag of tea in water30
5604499241osmosiswater (solvent) moves to a higher concentration of molecules31
5604512862osmolaritytotal concentration of all solute particles in a solution32
5604521770hyposmoticone solution has less solute on one side of membrane33
5604532341hyperosmoticone solution has more solute on one side of membrane34
5604547406tonicityisotonic hypotonic hypertonic35
5604552753osmotic pressuregreater force of molecule, greater the pressure36

Biochemistry Flashcards

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8596335732Carbon compoundscontain carbon, make up living things Can form 4 bonds Bonds can be with other elements or carbon Can be lots of shapes and sizes0
8596335733Functional groupsSpecial groups of atoms that usually participate in reactions Give different compounds different properties All functional groups important to life are polar1
8596335734HydrophilicWater loving2
8596335735HydrophobicWater hating3
8596335736MacromoleculesGigantic molecules, thousands of atoms4
85963357374 Types of MacromoleculesCarbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids5
8596335738MonomersIndividual building blocks of polymers6
8596335739PolymersChains of identical or similar molecules7
8596335740CarbohydratesMain source of energy for cellular work8
8596335741OrganicMostly carbon (C) and Hydrogen (H)9
8596335742InorganicOther elements, little or no C10
8596335743Dehydration SynthesisAdded monomers lose H or OH Release water Bond at oxygen - forms a bridge Polymer formed Building polymers/monomers together11
8596335744Hydrolysis ReactionWater added to break bonds in polymers Reverse of dehydration synthesis Breaking polymers apart12
85963357454 Characteristics of CarbohydratesMade up of rings (or ring looking structure) Made up of ration CH2O End in "ose" OH (hydroxyl group)13
8596335746Monosaccharidemonomer Simple sugar14
8596335747Disaccharide2 monosaccharides bonded Double sugar15
8596335748Polysaccharide3 or more monosaccharides bonded Complex carb16
8596335749Function of CarbsShort term energy Storage: polysaccharides17
8596335750GlycogenHow animals store excess sugar Mostly stored in liver and muscle cells When your glucose levels are low, broken down18
8596335751StarchHow plants store extra sugar Humans and other animals can break down Examples: potatoes, plantains, rice19
8596335752CelluloseStructural Make plants rigid Cell walls Can't be broken down by humans and animals Examples: corn, legumes, lettuce20
8596335753LipidsMade mostly of C and H, some O and P Mostly nonpolar Hydrophobic Common lipids: fat, oils, waxes21
8596335754Main Function of LipidsEnergy storage (long term)22
8596335755Additional functions of lipidsCushioning and insulation23
8596335756Monomers that make up lipidsGlycerol and fatty acids24
8596335757Saturated FatNo double bonds in the fatty acid Solid at room temperature SATURATED with hydrogens25
8596335758Unsaturated FatDouble bonds in the fatty acid Liquid at room temperature26
8596335759Trans FatReally bad for you - causing cancer, diabetes, obesity, other health concerns27
8596335760PhospholipidsGlycerol with only two fatty acids Major component of CELL MEMBRANES Form a double layer in water28
8596335761WaxesProtective coat for fruits and animals29
8596335762HormonesSteroids30
8596335763Proteins (Function)Structure, storage, defense, transport, and speeding up reactions Found in hair, muscles, feathers Common foods: meat, eggs, nuts31
8596335764Proteins (Structure)Monomers: amino acids Amino group, carboxyl group, hydrogen and R group Only 20 different R genes Polymers: polypeptides STRUCTURE = FUNCTION32
8596335765Protein SynthesisLink between the C and the N: peptide bond 2 amino acids joined = dipeptide bond33
8596335766Primary Protein StructureChain of amino acids34
8596335767DenaturationUnravel/altar structure of a protein DESTROY35
8596335768Secondary Protein StructureFolding/coiling pattern36
8596335769Tertiary StructureOverall 3D shape37
8596335770Quaternary StructureMultiple polypeptide chains twisted together38
8596335771Nucleic Acids FunctionStore and transmit genetic information Heredity/genetics39
8596335772Nucleic Acid monomersNucleotides40
8596335773Two types of nucleic acidsDNA - Deoxyribonucleic Acid RNA - Ribonucleic Acid41
8596335774Nucleic Acid StructureMade of C, H, O, N and P 5 carbon sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base42

Biochemistry Flashcards

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8409364868Polar moleculeA molecule with possible charges on possible ends.0
8409364869HydrophilicWater-loving.1
8409364870HydrophobicWater-fearing.2
8409364871Hydrogen bondHydrogen ion is attracted to a negatively charged atom on a neighboring molecule.3
8409364872CohesionThe attraction of water molecules to each other.4
8409364873Surface tensionCohesive forces are strong enough to make water act as though there is a thin "skin" on its surface.5
8409364874AdhesionThe attraction between particles of different substances.6
8409364875CarbohydratesMolecules that provide a source of quick energy or short-term stored energy.7
8409364876LipidsMolecules that provide a source of long-term energy, insulation, and hormones.8
8409364877Saturated fatty acidLong carbon-hydrogen chains with all single bonds between carbon atoms.9
8409364878Unsaturated fatLong carbon-hydrogen chains with at least one double bond between carbon atoms.10
8409364879Glycerol and fatty acidsMake up lipids.11
8409364880Fats, oils, and waxesExamples of lipids.12
8409364881PolysaccharidePolymer of carbohydrates13
8409364882Monosaccharidemonomer of carbohydrates14
8409364883Lipid structure15
8409364884Monosaccharide structure16
8409364885Polysaccharide structure17
8409364886Phospholipid structure18
8409364887Covalent bondsharing electrons between two atoms19
8409364888Low density as a solidsolid H2O (ice) is able to float on liquid H2O (water)20
8409364889High heat capacity/specific heatwater requires a lot of energy gain/loss in order to change temperature21
8409364890Examples of polysaccharidescellulose, glycogen, starch22
8409364891Examples of monosaccharidesglucose, fructose, galactose23
8409364892Disaccharidea carb made of two monosaccharides (ex: glucose + galactose = lactose)24
8409364893Disaccharide structure25
8409364894Dehydration synthesisremoving a water molecule to build polymers26
8409364895Hydrolysisadding a water molecule to break down polymers27
8409364896Monomersmallest unit of a macromolecule; building blocks28
8409364897Polymermany small units bonded together; large molecule29

AP World History Flashcards

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4435351219Hyksos1570-1075 BCE (brougut bronze to Egypt)0
4435351220Hindush16th CE1
4435351221Bantu Migration2000 BCE-1000 CE2
4435351222Hammurabi's Code1750 BCE3
4435351223Olmec1200-400 BCE4
4435351224Chavinflourished 900-200 BCE5
4435351225Mesopotamian Civilizations (Tigris and Euphrates)5000-3000 BCE6
4435351226Sargon the Greatconquered Sumer in 2331 BCE7
4435351227Akhenaten1307-1350 BCE8
4435351228Old Kingdom of Egypt3100-2600 BCE, unified various towns, built pyramids9
4435351229Intermediate Kingdom2180-2010 BCE10
4435351230Middle Kingdom2080-1640 BCE, recovery and political stability11
4435351231Second Intermediate1640-1570 BCE, Hyksos invasion12
4435351232New Kingdom1570-1075 BCE, creatiok of Egyptian empire, Akhenaten's religious policy13
4435351233Third Intermediate1100-1653 BCE, political fragmentation14
4435351234Shang16-11 BCE15
4435351235Warring States Period6-3 BCE16
4435351236Zhou11-6 BCE17
4435351237Aryan Invastion1500 BCE, beginning of Vedic Age (1500-500 BCE)18
4435351238Mauryan Empire4th-2nd BCE, founded by Chandragupta Maurya (4th c), grandson Ashoka took empire to greatest heights (4-3 c)19
4435351239Twelve Tables1449 BCE20
4435351240Axial Age700-200 BCE21
4435351241Phoenicians1550-300 BCE, Phoenician alphabet22
4435351242Book of Documents and Book of SongsZhou Dynasty23
4435351243Cyrus the Great6th BCE, freed the Jews24
4435351244Classic Period600 BCE-600 CE25
4435351245Babylonian Captivity598-537 BCE26
4435351246Tiglath-Pilesar774-727 BCE27
4435351247Sargon II721-705 BCE, conquered Syria, Palestine, and two Jewish kingdoms28
4435351248Buddhism500s BCE29
4435351249Euclid435-365 BCE30
4435351250Hippocrates460-370 BCE31
4435351251Socrates470 BCE32
4435351252Aristotle384 BCE33
4435351253Greece3500-146 BCE, Athens (political, commercial, cultural center), Sparta (agricultural and militaristic)34
4435351254Peloponnesian Wars431-404 BCE35
4435351255Sassanid224-651 CE36
4435351256Parthian247-224 CE37
4435351257Gupta4th-6th CE, after Ashoka's death, Mauryan Empire declined, revival under Chandra Gupta III (Chandra Gupta the Great), more decentralized and smaller than Mauryan, but did have Golden Age, decline due to invasion of White Huns38
4435351258Moche100-700 CE39
4435351259Mayans300 BCE-800s CE collapsed40
4435351260TeotihuacanMayan41
4435351261Toltecs10th-12th CE42
4435351262Roman Golden Age96-180 BCE, under Five Good Emperors43
4435351263Hellenistic Period323-31 BCE (death of Alexander the Great to emergence of Rome)44
4435351264Age of Division3-6 CE45
4435351265White Hunsattacked India in 455 CE46
4435351266Xiongnuraided during Han47
4435351267Vandalssacked Rome 455 CE48
4436665953Indian Ocean trade600 CE49
4436665954Song7-10 CE50
4436665955Yuan13-1451
4436665956Ming14-1752
4436665957Umayyad632-750, increased conflict with Byzantine and Persian empires, capital moved to Damascus, Syria, tolerant (jitza), was Sunni53
4436665958Abbasid750-1258, capital at Baghdad, Sunni, preserved Greek and Roman culture, 11th appointed Turkish governor54
4436665959Mongols1162 (birth of genghis), 1206= Khan being great khan, Shamanism, animism, pagan polytheism55
4436665960The Great Schism150456
4436665961Vikings9th c, invaded Charlemagne's empire57
4436665962Magyars9th c, invaded Spain, Italy, settled in Hungary58
4436665963Incaspeak=1438-153259
4436665964Zheng He15th c60
4436665965Prince Henry (the Navigator)15th c61
4436665966Catherine the Great1762-179662
4436665967Fred the GreatPrussian, 1740-178663
4436665968ManchusKangxi (1661-1722), Qianlong (1736-95)64
4436665969Mughals1526-170765
4436665970Ottomans13th-20th66
4436665971Industrial Revolution1750s (spinning jenny in 65) (steam engine 1705)67
4436665972Meiji Restoration19th-20th68
4436665973Suez Canal186969
4436665974Adam Smith18th70
4440368792Neolithic Revolution/Agricultural Revolution8000 BCE-3000 BCE71
4440371666Ur, Erech, Kish3000 BCE, major city-states of first major civilization of Sumer72
4440375110Sumer4500-1700 BCE73
4440376104Akkad(ians)dominated Mesopotamia after Sumer, first code of laws, overrun by Babylon in 1700 BCE74
4440379658Babylonoverran Akkad, fell to invasions of Kassites and Hittites75
4440381530Hittitesdominated by 1500 BCE, overran Babylon, brought knowledge of iron --> dominated because of iron weaponry being advanced76
4440383123Assyriansoverran Hittites, defeated by Medes and Chaldeans77
4440385064Persian Empiredeveloped after second Babylon (under Nevuchadnezzar --> Chaldean King), peak in 500 BCE, conquered in 330 BCE by Alexander the Great, built Great Royal Road78
4440388085Height of Egyptian civilization1400 BCE --> declined in 1100, parts conquered by Assyrian Empire and Persian Empire, and later by Greeks, then absorbed by Rome79
4440394201Indus River Valley Civilizations2500-1500 BCE, Harappa, Mohenjo-daro80
4440399400Alexander the Great4th c, 330 BCE conquered Persian Empire,81
4440407000Qin3rd c BCE82
4440407001Han3rd BCE-3rd CE83
4440408698Lydianscoined money84
4440411822Persian Wars5th-4th BCE, Greek vs. Persia, ended in stalemate, Greece entered into Golden Age of Pericles85
4440420688Macedonians4th BCE: Philip III (invaded Athens, conquered entire region), Alexander the Great (conquered Persian Empire)86
4440422588Rome6th BCE-5th CE, patricians vs. plebeians, twelve tables of Rome --> civil laws to protect individual rights87
4440427021Punic Wars3rd-2nd BCE, First was fought to gain control of Sicily, won by Rome, Second began with attack by Carthaginian general Hannibal, Third was started by Rome, invaded Carthage and destroyed it --> led for first triumvirate: Pompey, Crassus, and Caesar88
4440430430Julius Caesar1st CE, after death led to second triumvirate of Octavius, Marc Antony, and Lipidus89
4440434531AugustusOctavius --> Augustus, became emperor, signaled end of Roman Republic, established rule of law, Pax Romana,90
4440438731Diocletian3rd CE, divided empire into two regions, civil war after retirement91
4440442170Constantine306 CE, assumed control of empire in 322, built Constantinople, 340 became capital of united empire, after his death empire was divided into two pieces again (Byzantine and Western Rome)92
4440444312Sassanid Persiatook over in Iran in 224 CE93
4440445499Islam600 CE94
4440448919Four Rightly Guided CaliphsAbu Bakr (632), Umar, Uthman, Ali95
4440450170Byzantine Empire330-1453 CE, Orthodox Christianity,96
4440464664Justinian6th CE, Justinianic Code, codification of Roman law97
4440465797Frankslate 5th CE, King Clovis, Charles Martel stopped Muslim armies in 732, Merovingian and Carolingian Dynasties98
4440471752Holy Roman EmpireCharlemagne crowned in 800 CE, became HRP with coronation of Otto the Great in 962, empire divided with Treaty of Verdun99
4440475013Hanseatic League13th-15th CE100
4440475526Crusades11th-14th CE101
4440477118Thomas Aquinas13th CE, faith and reason not in conflict102
4440481535Magna Carta1215, reinstated feudal rights of nobles, extended rule of law to other people in the country, laid foundation of Parliament, signed by King John of England103
4440485434Ivan the Terrible15th, centralized power over entire Russian sphere104
4443611335Tatars1242, Russians succumbed to Tatars, group of Mongols105
4443611336Tang tribute systemKorea, Vietnam, Tibet106
4443611337Yoritomo Minamoto1192 became shogun107
4443611338Islam in North India1206108
4443611339Delhi Sultanate1206-1526, Mamluk is first109
4443611340Kublai Khanruled yuan, and kangxi110
4443611341Timur (Tamerlane)Mongol ruler in India111
4443611342Kushdeveloped around same time as Egypt, conquered in 750 BCE, decline in 200 CE112
4443611343Axumrose to greatness after Kush113
4443611344Ghana800-1000 CE114
4443611345Mali1200-1450, Sundiata, Mansa Musa (1300s)115
4443611346TenochitlanAztecs, 1200s116
4443611347First CrusadePope Urban, 1096,117
4443611348Christianity1300s had been in Europe for a century118
4443611349Black Death1300s119
4443611350Martin Luther1517, Pope Leo X ordered him to recant, he refused (Worms 1521)120
4443611351CalvinismCame to France in 1530s, developed in Scotland, in France with growth of Huguenots121
4443611352Henry VIIIChurch of England, renounced Rome bc wanted to divorce husband122
4443611353Catholic Reformation16th, counter reformation against Protestants123
4443611354Council of Trent16th, defined Catholic interpretation of religious doctrines124
4443611355Scientific Revolution1550-1700125
4443611356Enlightenment1650-1750126
4444005373Golden HordeEast Europe and Russia127
4444005374The Il-Khanateconquered Muslim land in Middle East128
4444005375Khanate of Central asiaTamerlane, attempts to conquer India, is repelled by Delhi sultanate129
4444005376Khanate of Great KhanChina130
4444005377Safavids politicsweakest of three Muslim land empires (Ottoman, Mughal), in Iran, Persian Dynasty, least religiously flexible, Ismael enforces Shi'ism, eliminates Sunni and Sufi, dated 1400-1750, declined due to decreased trade (Euro industrializing), Russia expands into south under Cath the great, lose land to Ottomans (triple threat, Russia, ottomans against Shi'ite, British imperialism), capital at Isfahan (carpets), Shah Abbas,131
4444005378Red Turbans (China)Sui and tang132
4444005379Red Turbans (Persia)qizlbash (redheads) Ismael133
4444005380capitulations1600s134
4444005381Philippinesvery Catholic, Spanish control 1600s to 1898 (Spanish American War), already rebelling, they use it to store silver for trade w China, McKinley promised U.S. would support independence movement, after Spain falls, offers them money to control Phil, 1902-06, fight for independence from U.S., partial colony (1910-1945) until Aquino became first president, nonviolent overthrow 1950s --> Marcos. US wanted for commercial ties, military base,135
4444005382Mingcollapsed due to silver inflation, barbarian invasion, eunuchs, collapsed 1644136
4444005383Spanish economywrecked by Hapsburg spending (declare bankruptcy)137
4444005384Greater East Asia Co Prosperity SphereJapan after WWII 1946138
4444565843Montesquieu17th-18th, government should contain checks and balances, Spirit Of The Laws139
4444565844Voltaire17th-18th, religion crushes human spirit140
4444565845David Hume18th, lack of empirical evidence casts doubt on religion141
4444565846Rousseau18th, one finds freedom by sacrificing individual rights for common good142
4444565847Adam Smith18th, capitalism, free market, Wealth of Nations143
4444565848Beccaria18th, cruel and unusual punishment144
4444565849Kant18th, knowledge exists beyond what is deduced145
4444565850Wollstonecraftwomen should have political rights, voting, hold office146
4444565851Hobbes16th, human nature is bad, advocated all powerful ruler (Leviathan)147
4444565852Locke17th-18th, natural rights148
4443278031Non-alignment movement1945-67 Egypt (Nasser), Hungary (Nagy), India (Nehru), Ghana (Nkrumah), Indonesia (Sukarno)149
4445066274Treaty of Tordesillasline of demarcation, east of line belonged to Portugal, west of line belonged to Spain, in New World150
4445089032Asian colonization19th CE151
4445108349Elizabethan Age16th-17th152
4445120924Hundred Years' War14th-15th, England driven from france, france began to unify and centralize authority,153
4445130287Glorious RevolutionJames II driven from power by Parliament, bloodlessly, fled to France, replaced in 1688 by William and Mary, ensured that the future monarchs would be Anglican154
4445141307English Bill of Rights1689155
4445146649Edict of Nantescreated environment of toleration, 1598, Henry IV156
4445150622Richeliu17th CE, chief advisor to the Bourbons, strengthened political French crown157
4445163650Colbertmercantilist, wanted to increase size of the French empire158
4445166665War of Spanish Succession1701-1714,159
4445182496Louis XIVterritorial invasions were costly and ineffective (with Colbert), never summoned Estates-General, patronized arts, divine right160
4445194683Peace of Augsburg1555, supposed to bring conflicts between Catholics and Prostestants161
4445197787Thirty Year's War1618, Prostestant territories in Bohemia challenged authority of HRC emperor162
4445209098Fall of ByzantineTurks conquered Constantinople 1453163
4445213491Peace of Westphalia1648 independence of small German states affirmed, Prussia became strongest164
4445224758Time of Troubles1604-1613, conflict over who should be emperor in Russia after Ivan IV died in 1584165
4447921136Heian8th-12th166
4447927778Kamakura12th-14th167

World History Chapter 16 Flashcards

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4335507379Catherine the GreatHad her husband murdered so that she could come to power in Russia *Serfs became like slaves under her rule*0
4335514181Peter the GreatWent to Europe and got a job to learn modern ways so that he could modernize Russia1
4335521416Frederick II (the Great)Leader of Prussia2
4336801008Oliver Cromwell*leader of a new government "Commonwealth"* after English Civil War3
4336816663Louis XIVruled as an *absolute monarch* *used intendants to rule parts of his empire* These men were responsible for collecting taxes, recruiting soldiers, and carrying out the king's policies.4
4336878844Philip IIinherited Spain and all of its possessions from his father, Charles V Ordered his Armada to attack England5
4336885949What country invaded Austrian lands after the death of Charles VI?Prussia6
4336890780Stuart RestorationWhen parliament asked Charles II to come back to England to rule after the death of Oliver Cromwell7
4336895744Pragmatic SanctionA document that was signed by countries of Europe to make sure that Charles VI's daughter would be allowed to rule after he died8
4336911332Glorious RevolutionWhen parliament invited *William and Mary to come to England to rule* A limited monarchy would be set after this9
4336916694Thirty Years' WarStarted as a religious war but ended as something else.10
4336919452Peace of WestphaliaEnded the Thirty Years' War11
4336921416English Bill of Rightsexplained the rights of Parliament vs. the rights of the king12
4336928766What were the two sides of the English Civil War?1) Cavaliers 2) Roundheads13
4336937751What did Charles V do when he realized that the empire was too difficult for one person to rule?He divided his empire between his son and brother14
4336942865Henry IVconverted to Catholicism so that he could be king of France Created Edict of Nantes to protect rights of Huguenots15
4336988930What were some reasons why the Spanish Empire declined during and after the reign of Philip II?1) The defeat of the Armada by England 2) Kicking Jews and Muslims out of Spain16
4337019996Cardinal Richelieu*regent* (minister that administered a country if the ruler is too young or gone) *strengthened power for future French kings to be absolute monarchs*17
4337132266balance of powerthe idea of preventing one country from becoming powerful enough to dominate the rest of Europe18
4337138381Stuart DynastyThis *dynasty began* when *Elizabeth I died without any children* includes James I, Charles I, Charles II, and James II19
4337141177Divine Right*idea that the right to rule comes from God* James I thought he had divine power to rule and so he had problems with Parliament20
4337166531Petition of Rightdocument that said the king could not raise taxes without permission from Parliament21
4337442388Maria Theresasurvived the War of Austrian Succession by gong to Hungary for help, who helped to maintain a balance of power22
4337446867Hohenzollernsroyal family of Prussia23
4337452150Stuartsroyal family of England24
4337454573Tudorsroyal family of England25

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