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8050022915Amino Acid0
8050022916Glucose - Carbohydrate1
8050022917Carbohydrate Polymers2
8050022918Lipid3
8050022919nucleic acid4
8050022920DNA - nucleic acid5
8050022921Protein6
8050022922PolymerMany joined together7
8050022923MonomerOne of something8
8050041723DNADeoxyribonucleic acid./Stores genetic info.9
8050095742MonomerCombine to form polymers10
8050135458PolymerAre used in several foods.11
8050163006CarbohydrateLarge group of compounds in foods/used to release energy.12
8050179076LipidsFatty acids/energy storage13
8050199757ProteinsLarge macromolecules/used for our immune system.14
8050210760Nucleic acidsStrands of info/stores genetic info.15
8050229262EnzymesVarious proteins/break down energy.16
8050247158CCarbon/is contained in most foods.17
8050260165HHydrogen/produces energy in the body.18
8050265854OOxygen/we breathe it to stay alive.19
8050272289NNitrogen/used for protein production20
8050287945PPhosphorus/used for growth and repair of cells21
8050304044Amino acidsIs contained in proteins/carry out bodily functions.22
8050322351GlucoseSimple sugars/is used to generate energy and body heat.23

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4562596413Amino Acidany one of several building blocks of protein0
4562603392enzymesproteins that speed up the rate of chemical reactions in living things1
4562606006inorganica type of molecule that does not contains both carbon and hydrogen but can contain any other combination of elements2
4562610342organicterm used to describe molecules that contain both hydrogen and carbon3
4562614230simple sugarthe result of the digestion of starches. Glucose is a simple sugar4
4562614231synthesisa life process that involves combining simple substances into more complex substances5
4766137218pH scale6
4766137219acid7
4766138400base8
4766138401carbohydrate9
4766140231lipid10
4766140232monomer11
4766140233polymer12
4766141490monosaccharide13
4766141491polysaccharide14
4766142060nucleic acid15
4766142061nucleotide16
4766142831RNA17
4766142832DNA18
4766143853protein19

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5186358457MatterAnything that has mass and takes up space0
5186360377ElementThe simplest substance that cannot be broken down chemically1
5186368892CompoundA substance formed when two or more element have bonded together chemically2
5186379256Atomic NumberThe number of protons in the nucleus of an atom3
5186402819Atomic MassThe mass of an Atom. (Approx. equivalent to protons+neutron or the average/most frequent isotope)4
5186487991IsotopeForms of the same element that contain equal # of protons but different # of neutrons (which results in diff. atomic mass, but same chemical properties)5
5187034747Ionic BondForms when one atom transfers one or more electrons to another atom. It can be between atoms or molecules6
5187043418Covalent Bond(molecular Bond) When electron pairs are shared between atoms7
5187050625Non Polar Covalent BondsBonds between theo8

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8205207795nucleic acids functionstores genetic information0
8205211707proteins function(many functions 10,000+) -speed up chemical reactions, structural support, communicate signals, control cell growth, transport within and between cells1
8205232447lipids functionenergy storage, provide a barrier (membrane)2
8205237481carbohydrates functionstore energy and provide support3
8205373037DNA structurenucleotides4
8205389191phospholipidsfound in cell membranes, helps form a barrier in cell membranes; Structure: has polar head and nonpolar tail5
8211795647hydrophobicnonpolar, strong aversion to water6
8211798545hydrophilicpolar, likes water7
8211830340proteins structure8
8211960064food examples of carbohydratesbread, potatoes, rice (starch)9
8211976628food examples of proteinsmilk, meat, cheese10
8211983078food examples of lipidseggs, butter11
8211998688food examples of nucleic acidfruits vegetables12
8249468398elements in carbohydratesC, H2O13
8249472324elements in lipidsC,H,O14
8249482248elements in proteinsC, H, O, N, S15
8249488992elements in nucleic acidC, H, O, N, P16
8249615815monomer(building block) (for carbohydrates)mono-sacchroid ------- ----------- ----ex. glucose 1 ---------- sugar17
8249741211polymer (for carbohydrates)poly-sacchroid ------- ----------- ex. starch many sugar18
8249771918example of carbohydrates19
8249780897dehydration synthesisprocess of combing 2 monomers by removing H2O20
8249799089monomer (for lipids)fatty acid21
8249822639polymer (for lipids)example: triglyeride , phorpholid22
8249852475example of lipid23
8249870384example of phospholipid24
8249874956steroid example25
8249885523monomer (for proteins)amino acids (20)26
8249893243polymer (for proteins)polypeptide27
8249900768example of proteins28
8249921472different protein structuresprimary: (amino aid chain connected with peptide bond. o-o-o-o-o-o (polypeptide chain) secondary: polling creating alpha helix and better sheet w/ hydrogen bonds tertiary: helix and sheets interact quaternary: interaction of multiple folded polypeptides29
8249985725monomer (for nucleic acid)nucleotides30
8249994485polymer (for nucleic acid)DNA, RNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) (Ribonucleic Acid)31
8250013850example of nucleic acid32
8250033401DNA basesdouble helix, bases are connected by hydrogen bonds33
8250048209RNA basessingle chain34
8250095747hydrolysisa chemical reaction or process where a chemical compound reacts with water. This is the type of reaction that is used to break down polymers into many smaller units.35
8250193863polymera molecule, made from joining together many small molecules called monomers36
8250208539disaccarideis the sugar formed when two monosaccharides (simple sugars) are joined by glycosidic linkage.37
8250239713amino acidsthese are the building blocks of proteins38
8250332013peptide bondsa covalent bond formed by joining the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of another, with the removal of a molecule of water.39
8250354470polypeptidea string of amino acids linked together40
8250420981fatty Acidany of the saturated or unsaturated organic acids41
8250553907saturatedbeing a solution that is unable to absorb or dissolve any more of a solute at a given temperature and pressure.42
8250553908unsaturatedhaving carbon-carbon double or triple bonds and therefore not containing the greatest possible number of hydrogen atoms for the number of carbons.43
8250559123nitrogenous basesis simply a nitrogen-containing molecule that has the same chemical properties as a base.44
8250559124nucleotidesa compound consisting of a nucleoside linked to a phosphate group. Nucleotides form the basic structural unit of nucleic acids such as DNA.45

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8615172517Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic AcidsWhat are the four macromolecules essential to life?0
8615172518Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Phosphorous, NitrogenWhat are the four elements that make up these macromolecules?1
8615172519a large moleculeWhat is a macromolecule?2
8615172520Monosaccharide, disaccharide, polysaccharideWhat are three classes of carbohydrates?3
8615172521Carbon, Oxygen, HydrogenWhat three elements make up carbohydrates?4
8615172522A polysacchride has three or more saccharide molecules bonded together, whereas a disaccharide only has two saccharide molecules bonded together. A monosaccharide is only one saccharide moleculeHow is a polysaccharide different from a dissacharide and a monosaccharide?5
8615172523glucose, fructose, galactoseWhat are the three monosaccharides?6
8615172524C₆H₁₂O₆What is the chemical formula for all of these monosacharides?7
8615172525Their arrangement is different. They are isomers, meaning their chemical formula is the same but their arrangement is different.How are these three monosaccharides different from each other?8
8615172526lactose, sucrose, maltoseWhat are the three disaccharides?9
8615172527They are different depending on which monosaccharides are bonded with each other. Glucose and glucose make maltose, glucose and fructose make sucrose, and glucose and galactose make lactoseHow are these three disaccharides structurally different from each other?10
8615172528glucoseStarch, cellulose, and glycogen are all chains of which monosaccharide?11
8615172529They're isomers. They have the same chemical formula but different chemical arrangements. So, they contain the same molecules, but look different.How are starch and cellulose structurally different from each other if they're both made up of the same monosaccharide?12
8615172530The human body breaks own starch and disaccharides because they are carbohydrates. The body needs carbohydrates because they are sugars, and the body gets energy from sugar.Why does the human body break down (digest) starch and disaccharides? (What does the body need, and why?)13
8615172531The human body uses enzymes, like amylase, to break them down into monosaccharides so they can be used in the body as a source of energy.How does the human body break down starch and disaccharides?14
8615172532The human body can break down starch because it has the enzyme, amylase, to break it down. The human body does not have the enzyme, cellulase, that is used to break down and digest cellulose.Why can the human break down starch and not cellulose?15
8615172533Some people stop producing the enzyme lactase, which breaks down lactose. Therefore, making it difficult to digest lactose.Why do some people become lactose intolerant later in life?16
8615172534MaltoseWhich disaccharide is also known as malt sugar?17
8615172535SucroseWhich disaccharide is also known as table sugar?18
8615172536LactoseWhich disaccharide is also known as milk sugar?19
8615172537SucroseWhich disaccharide is found flowing in plants?20
8615172538Cellulosewhich polysaccharide is found in the cell walls of plants?21
8615172539ChitinWhich polysaccharide is found in the cell walls of fungi?22
8615172540ChitinWhich polysaccharide is found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans?23
8615172541GlycogenWhich polysaccharide is the storage form of glucose in plants?24
8615172542GlycogenWhich polysaccharide is the storage form of glucose in plants?25
8615172543It is when two molecules are bonded together by taking away water.What is synthesis by dehydration? Also known as dehydration synthesis?26
8615172544No, because you only use dehydration synthesis to create disaccharides and polysaccharides, but fructose is a monosaccharide.Could synthesis of dehydration be used to form fructose?27
8615172545Yes, because starch is the polysaccharide. And in order to get a polsysaccharide you have to bond three glucose molecules togetherCould synthesis by dehydration be used to form starch?28
8615172546EnzymeWhat is a protein macromolecule called?29
8615172547Monopeptide, dipeptide, polypeptidesA protein molecule is a long strand of what type of smaller molecule?30
861517254820How many different amino acids are there?31
8615172549DipeptideIf only two amino acids are bonded together, what do you have?32
8615172550HydrolysisWhat is used to break the bond between two amino acids?33
8615172551Peptide bondWhat type of bonds hold to amino acids together?34
8615172552We need polypeptides and peptides because they give us the enzymes we need to break down polysaccharides into monosaccharides which we convert into energyWhy does the human body breakdown polypeptides and peptides? (What does the body need, and why?)35
8615172553Yes, we put amino acids together to create polypeptides which help us break down polysaccharidesDoes the human body ever put amino acids together to make polypeptides? If it does, what is the purpose?36
8615172554YesDoes the body use synthesis by dehydration to bond amino acids together to make peptides and polypeptides?37
8615172555Amino acid structure38
8615172556TriglycerideWhat is the scientific name for a fat molecule?39
8615172557Glycerol and fatty acidsA fat molecule is made out of what smaller molecules?40
8615172558One glycerol and three fatty acidsHow many of each type of glycerol and fatty acid molecules are needed to make one fat molecule?41
8615172559YesAre all glycerol molecules the same?42
8615172560No; the different types are butyric, lauric, and caproicAre all fatty acid molecules the same?43
8615172561Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and contain double bonds, or kinks. These are healthier for your body because they are easier to break down and separate. They're also healthier because they raise HDL levels (good cholesterol). Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. They do not contain double bonds or kinks and have a much more tightly packed structure, making it more difficult to break down. They raise LDL levels (bad cholesterol), and are more likely to clog arteries.What's the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?44
8615172562Monounsaturated fat molecules only have one double bond, wheres polyunsaturated fats have multiple double bonds.What is the difference between polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat molecules?45
8615172563Saturated fats are worse for the body because they raise levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) and lower levels of good cholesterol (HDL). They are also more likely to clog your arteries.Which are worse for you: unsaturated or saturated fats?46
8615172564butter, fatty beef, cheese, creamWhat types of foods contain saturated fats?47
8615172565sunflower seeds, nuts, fish, canola oil,What types of foods contain unsaturated fats?48
8615172566Saturated fatWhich type of fat tends to be solid at room temperature?49
8615172567Triglycerides are a way to store energy for the human bodyWhy does the body need to break down triglycerides?50
8615172568HydrolysisHow does the human body break down triglycerides?51
8615172569Yes, this is used to store fat. Glycerol and fatty acid molecules form to create lipids.Does the human body ever put glycerol and fatty acid molecules to form a macromolecule? If it does, for what purpose?52
8615172570YesDoes the human body use synthesis by dehydration to bond glycerol and fatty acid molecules to form a lipid?53

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8388255505Polar moleculeA molecule with possible charges on possible ends.0
8388255506HydrophilicWater-loving1
8388255507HydrophobicWater-fearing2
8388255508Hydrogen bondHydrogen ion is attracted to a negatively charged atom on a neighboring molecule.3
8388255509CohesionThe attraction of water molecules to each other.4
8388255510Surface tensionCohesive forces are strong enough to make water act as though there is a thin "skin" on its surface.5
8388255511AdhesionThe attraction between particles of different substances.6
8388255512CarbohydratesMolecules that provide a source of quick energy or short-term stored energy.7
8388255513LipidsMolecules that provide a source of long-term energy, insulation, and hormones.8
8388255514Saturated fatty acidLong carbon-hydrogen chains with all single bonds between carbon atoms.9
8388255515Unsaturated fatLong carbon-hydrogen chains with at least one double bond between carbon atoms.10
8388255516Glycerol and fatty acidsMake up lipids.11
8388255517Fats, oils, and waxesExamples of lipids.12
8388255518PolysaccharidePolymer of carbohydrates13
8388255519Monosaccharidemonomer of carbohydrates14
8388255524Covalent bondsharing electrons between two atoms15
8388255525Low density as a solidsolid H2O (ice) is able to float on liquid H2O (water)16
8388255526High heat capacity/specific heatwater requires a lot of energy gain/loss in order to change temperature17
8388255527Examples of polysaccharidescellulose, glycogen, starch18
8388255528Examples of monosaccharidesglucose, fructose, galactose19
8388255529Disaccharidea carb made of two monosaccharides (ex: glucose + galactose = lactose)20
8388255530Disaccharide structure21
8388255531Dehydration synthesisremoving a water molecule to build polymers22
8388255532Hydrolysisadding a water molecule to break down polymers23
8388255533Monomersmallest unit of a macromolecule; building blocks24
8388255534Polymermany small units bonded together; large molecule25

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6141943044CollagenStrength and Flexibility; trihelical fiber with glycine residues; majority of extracellular matrix connective tissue.0
6141943045ElastinStretches and recoils to restore shape; component of extracellular matrix connective tissue.1
6141943046Kinesins and DyneinsCell transport, chromosome alignment, cilia, and flagella; associated with microtubules.2
6141943047CadherinsMediate calcium dependent cell to cell adhesion; glycoproteins.3
6141943048IntegrinsBinding and communicating with extracellular matrix; consists of 2 membrane-spanning chains.4
6141943049SelectinsBinds to carbohydrate molecules that project from other cell surfaces; weakest bond formed by CAMS.5
6141943050Immunoglobulins (antibodies)Produced by B-cells; neutralize targets.6
6141943051OpsonizationMarking a pathogen for destruction.7
6141943052Gs proteinsStimulates adenylate cyclase -> Increases cAMP8
6141943053Gi proteinsInhibits adenylate cyclase -> decrease cAMP9
6141943054Gq proteinsActivates phospholipase C -> PIP2 -> IP3 -> opens calcium channels in the ER; increases calcium levels in cells.10
6141943055Edman degradationSequence proteins by cleaving N-terminus.11
6141943056SDS-PAGEProtein separation based on mass; neutralizes protein's charge; protein is denatured.12
6141943057HeterochromatinTightly packed during S phase; dark under light microscopy; transcriptionally silent.13
6141943058EuchromatinLoosely packed during S phase; light under light microscopy; transcriptionally active.14
6141943059ProofreadingIncorrect bases are excised from dsDNA during DNA replication.15
6141943060Mismatch repairDNA polymerase detects and removes errors that were missed during S phase.16
6141943061Nucleotide Excision RepairExcision endonuclease; removes section of DNA; DNA polymerase/ligase repair strand (G1, G2)17
6141943062Base Excision RepairAP endonuclease; removes mutated base; generates AP site; DNA polymerase/ligase repair strand (G1, G2)18
6141943063ApoenzymeEnzyme lacks cofactor.19
6141943064HoloenzymeEnzyme contains cofactor.20
6141943065Water-soluble vitaminsVitamins B and C; need to be replenished.21
6141943066Fat-soluble vitaminsVitamins A, D, E, K22
6141943067OxidoreductasesCatalyze redox reactions; includes dehydrogenase, reductase, and oxidase.23
6141943068TransferasesCatalyze movement of functional groups; includes kinases.24
6141943069HydrolasesCatalyze hydrolysis reactions; named after substrate; includes nucleases.25
6141943070LyasesCatalyze cleavage of molecule into two products without water or redox; synthases catalyze the reverse reaction; catabolic vs. anabolic.26
6141943071IsomerasesCatalyze bond rearrangement within a molecule.27
6141943072LigasesCatalyze synthesis reactions between large molecules; requires ATP.28
6141943073MutasesTransfers functional group from one molecule to another.29
6141943074Competitive inhibitionOccupies active site; Vmax unchanged; Km increases; must increase substrate concentration in order to reach 1/2 Vmax.30
6141943075Noncompetitive InhibitionOccupies allosteric site on E + ES complex; decreases Vmax; Km unchanged; Enzyme retains substrate affinity but can't achieve Vmax.31
6141943076Uncompetitive InhibitionOccupies ES complex; decreases Vmax; decreases Km; increased substrate affinity; ES complex inhibition decreases product formation.32
6141943077Michaelis-Menten equation33
6141943078Catalytic efficiency34
6141943079Turnover number35
6141943080SphingolipidsLipids with a sphingosine backbone: ceramide, sphingomyelins, glycosphingolipids, gangliosides36
6141943081CeramideHydrogen head group; sphingolipid37
6141943082SphingomyelinsPhosphocholine / Phosphoethanolamine head group; sphingolipid38
6141943083GlycosphingolipidsSugar head groups; cerebroside (single); globosides (multiple)39
6141943084GangliosidesOligosaccharide head group; terminal sialic acid (NANA); glycolipid40
6141943085ProstaglandinsSmooth muscle regulation; body temperature regulation; 20-carbon; physiologically active lipid compound.41
6141943086Vitamin AVision; Growth; Development; Immune Function; Carotene.42
6141943087Vitamin DBone Growth; Cholecalciferol; converted to calcitrol in liver; cholesterol is precursor43
6141943088Vitamin EAntioxidant; Tocopherols; Tocotrienols44
6141943089Vitamin KBlood clotting factors; prothrombin; Phylloquinone =K1; menaquinones=K245
6141943090SurfactantsServes as emulsifier; lowers surface tension of liquids46
6141943091CholesterolMembrane fluidity; precursor to steroid hormones, bile acids, and Vitamin D.47
6141943092Missense mutationA mutation where one amino acid substitutes for another.48
6141943093Nonsense mutationA mutation where the codon now encodes for a premature stop codon.49
6141943094Frameshift mutationA mutation in which some number of nucleotides is inserted or deleted from the mRNA sequence, resulting in a shift in the reading frame.50
6141943095Silent mutationA mutation that has no effect on the expression of amino acids.51
6141943096RNA Polymerase ISynthesizes rRNA; located in nucleolus52
6141943097RNA Polymerase IISynthesizes hnRNA and some snRNA; located in nucleus53
6141943098RNA Polymerase IIISynthesizes tRna and some rRNA; located in nucleus.54
6141943099Gap junctionsPermit movement of solutes; direct cell to cell communication; cell adhesion molecule55
6141943100Tight junctionsPrevents movement of solutes; cell adhesion molecule56
6141943101DesmosomesBinds adjacent cells; anchors cytoskeleton; cell adhesion molecule57
6141943102PinocytosisEndocytosis of fluids and dissolved particles.58
6141943103PhagocytosisEndocytosis of large solids such as bacteria.59
6141943104Hill coefficientMeasures the degree of cooperativity. Greater than 1 means positively cooperativity.60
6141943105F1Catalytic subunit of ATP synthase61
6141943106F0Transmembrane subunit of ATP synthase that mediates proton transport.62
6141943107Reducing sugarNot all anomeric carbons are involved in glycosidic bonding; sugar can be oxidized63
6141943108Nonreducing sugarAll anomeric carbons are involved in glycosidic bonding; sugars cannot be oxidized64
6141943109Ternary complexEnzyme bound to two substrates65
6141943110Dissociation constantPropensity of an object to dissociate reversibly into smaller objects.66
6141943111Specific activityenzyme activity/total mass of protein67
6141943112Enzyme activityProduct concentration/time. A measure of the ability of an enzyme to catalyze a specific reaction.68
6141943113Cation exchange chromatographyType of adsorption chromatography based on ionic interactions between a negatively-charged stationary phase and positively-charged protein.69
6141943114Anion exchange chromatographyType of adsorption chromatography based on ionic interactions between a positively-charged stationary phase and negatively-charged protein.70
6141943115# of peptides of amino acid length nn!71

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7687625898Every chemical compound is __________________________either organic or inorganic0
7687632035Organic compounds~All contain Carbon and Hydrogen ~ May contain O and N ~ Occur naturally only in living organisms or in their products1
7687661675Inorganic Compounds~Do not contain both Carbon and Hydrogen together ~Examples CO2, NaCl, H202
7687686776Organic Compounds (Types)Lipids, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids and Proteins3
7687695633Carbohydrates~Living things use carbohydrates as a key source of energy4
7687715739Monosaccharides (simple sugars)~All have the formula C6H12O6 ~All have a single ring structure ~(glucose is an example)5
7687742863Disaccharides (double sugars)~all have the formula C12H22011 ~Sucrose (table sugar)is an example6
7687762536Polysaccharides~Formed of three or more simple sugar units ~Glycogen-animal starch stored in liver & muscles ~Cellulose- indigestible in humans- forms cell walls ~Starches- used as energy storage7
7688113379Dehydration Synthesisthe process to form compounds ~combining simple molecules to form a more complex one with the removal of water -ex. monosaccharide + monosaccharide ---> disaccharide and water - (C6H12O6 + C6H12O6----> C12H22O11+H20) ~Polysaccharides are formed from repeated dehydration syntheses of water ~**(poly-means many) (Polysaccharide- many sugars joined together to form a complex carbohydrate) - Carbohydrates are the stored extra sugars known as starch8
7688199007How are complex carbohydrates broken down?Hydrolysis- the process to break down compounds Addition of water to a compound to split it into smaller subunits - (also called chemical digestion)9
7688236772Lipids (Fats)~Fats, oils and waxes ~Chiefly function in energy storage, protection and insulation ~Contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen but the H:O is not in a 2:1 ratio ~ Tend to be large molecules-- an example of a neutral lipid is below ~Neutral lipids are formed by the union of one glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acids ~3 fatty acids + glycerol-->neutral fat (lipid) ~Fats -- found chiefly in animals ~ Oils and waxes -- found chiefly in plants Oils are liquid at room temperature, waxes are solids ~ Lipids along with proteins are key components of cell membranes10
7688302595Nucleic Acids~ in all cells ~ composed of nucleotides ~store and transmit hereditary/genetic info ~Nucleotides consist of 3 parts - 5-carbon sugar - Phosphate group - Nitrogenous base11
7688331648Nitrogen base12
7688340787DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid)~ contains the genetic code of instructions that direct a cell's behavior through synthesis of proteins ~ found in the chromosomes of the nucleus (and a few other organelles)13
7688371965RNA (Ribonucleic acid)~directs cellular protein synthesis ~found in ribosomes and nucleoli14
7688392438Proteins~contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen; CHON ~ Composed of MANY amino acid subunits ~ It is the arrangement of the amino acid that forms the primary structure of proteins ~ The basic amino acid form has 3 parts which are Carboxyl group on one end, a methyl group that only has one hydrogen in the middle, and a amino group on the other end ~Attached to the methyl group is a R group; changing group, 20 different amino acids15
7688448653Major Protein Functions~Growth and Repair ~ Make up structures of our cells and body ~ Enzymes and some hormones are made up of protein16
7688461523Protein Synthesis17
7688468027Dipeptide (protein)~formed from two amino acid subunits ~Formed by the process of Dehydration Synthesis ~Amino acid + amino acid ---> dipeptide + water18
7688491157Hydrolysis of a Dipeptide~ Breaking down of a dipeptide into amino acids ~ Dipeptide + H2O ---> amino acid + amino acid19
7688501537Polypeptide (Protein)~Composed of three or more amino acids linked by synthesis reactions ~ Examples of proteins include insulin, hemoglobin and enzymes ~ **There are an extremely large number of different proteins ~ The bases for the differences include the number, kinds, and sequences of amino acids in the proteins20
7688533099Chemical Reactions~A process that changes one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals ~ Reactants- elements or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction ~ Products~ elements or compounds that are produced in a chemical reaction ~Chemical reactions always involve the breaking of bonds in reactants and the formation of new bonds in products21
7689114465Enzymes and Enzyme Action~Catalyst: inorganic or organic substance which speeds up rate of a chemical reaction without entering the reaction itself ~Enzymes: organic catalysts made of protein ~most enzyme names end in -ase ~Enzymes lower the energy needed to start a chemical reaction (activation energy) ~Begin to be destroyed above 40 C (above this temp. all proteins begin to be destroyed)22
7689203957How do enzymes work?~Substrate: molecules upon which an enzyme acts ~The enzyme is shaped so that it can only lock up with a specific substrate molecule enzyme Substrate------------------> product ^reactant ^chemical23
76892653533 factors influencing rate of enzyme action1. ph- the optimum (best) in most living things is close to 7 (neutral) ~ high or low pH levels usually slow enzyme activity ~ A few enzymes (such as gastric protease) work best at a pH of about 2.0 2. Temperature- strongly influences enzyme activity ~ optimum temperature for maximum enzyme function is usually about 35-40 C ~ reactions proceed slowly below optimal temperatures ~ above 45 C most enzymes are denatured (change in their shape so the enzyme active site no longer fits with the substrate and the enzyme cannot function) 3. Concentration of enzyme and substrate ~**when there is a fixed amount of enzyme and an excess of substrate molecules -- the rate of reaction will increase to a point and then level off24
76894317704 classes of macromoleculespolysaccharides or carbohydrates, triglycerides or lipids, polypeptides or proteins, and nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA25
7689727215Amino Acids26

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5017244438polaritymany of waters biological functions stem from its chemical structure0
5017338269polar compounda compound with one side having a negative charge and the other side having a positive charge1
5017354194hydrogren bonda weak chemical bond between the hydrogen atom in one molecule and the negatively charged region of another molecule2
5017371124water molecules to attract to each otherthe polar nature of water also causes _____________3
5017377216cohesionthe attractive force between particles of the same kind (ex) water ("surface tension"4
5017384638adhesionthe attractive forces between unlike substances ex) capillarity of (h20)5
5017397788capillarityproperty of water , that adhesion and cohesion enable water molecules to move upward through narrow tubes against the force of gravity.6
5017412754temperature moderationh2o must gain or lose a relatively large amount of energy for its temperature to change ex) lakes and oceans7
5017477702heat trapwater = a good ______ ____8
5017477703maintain homeostasisheat trap helps to keep living organisms at the right temperature to ______9
5017490271organic chemistry(natural) a covalently bonded compound that contains carbon and usually associated w life ex) sugars proteins and fats10
5017502730inorganic chemistry2 or more elements other than carbon are combined ex) NaCI11
5017515224compare/contrast organic and inorganic chemistry ?12
5017519328who does carbon tend to bond with?Itself, and fills the outer shell , forms enormous variety of organic compounds13

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8083138831MoleculeAny combination of atoms0
8083138859HydrophobicWater fearing (will NOT mix with water)1
8083138860HydrophilicWater fearing (mixes with water)2
8083138863AcidSubstance that increases [H+]3
8083138864BaseSubstance that decreases [H+]4
8083138866Structural IsomerDiiference in the covalent arragnement of atoms (i.e. glucose and fructose are both C6H12O6, but have a different structural arrangement)5
8083138868MonomerBuilding block (repeating units)6
8083138869PolymerLong molecule consisting of many repeating units linked by covalent bonds7
8083138870Dehydration synthesisMonomers are joined together and a water molecule is lost8
8083138873CarbohydateIncludes both sugars and polymers of sugars9
8083138874PolysaccharidesPolymers with hundreds to thousands of monosaccharides10
8083138877CelluloseMajor component of plant cell walls, made of glucose monomers (Beta linked), never branched11
8083138878FatMade of glycerol and fatty acids12
8083138879TriglycerideThree fatty acids linked to one glycerol13
8083138880Saturated fatNo double bonds in fatty acid chain, solid at room temperature14
8083138881Unsaturated fatDouble bonds in fatty acid chain, liquid at room temperature15

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