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5860343850monomerssingle unit a molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.0
5860405060polymersmany molecules1
5860413220macromoleculesa molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.2
5860415985dehydration synthesisprocess in which 2 subunits are bonded together with the help of an enzyme resulting in the loss of water3
5860428638hydrolysisprocess in which a macromolecule is broken down into its subunits with the help of an enzyme requiring the addition of water4
5860450974carbohydratesfunction- quick energy, energy storage, structure monomer- monosaccarides polymer- polysaccarides examples- sugars and starches5
5860477083monosaccaridescomposed of 1 sugar simple sugar ring sugar unit examples--fructose, glucose, glactose quick energy6
5860490054disaccharidesdouble sugar 2 sugar units bonded by dehydration synthesis source of monosaccharides examples-- maltose, sucrose, lactose7
5860519634polysaccaridesmany sugars long chain of monosaccharides energy storage & structural support examples--starch, glycogen, cellulose8
5860546859tryglycerides1 glycerol+3 fatty acids energy storage & insulation examples--fats oils waxes9
5860560568phospholipids1 glycerol + 2 fatty acids + phosphate hydrohead, 2 hydrophobic tails forms cell membranes10
5860573467steroids4 carbon rings makes up hormones-testosterone, estrogen, vitamins D,A,K11
5860588320hydrophobic substancesoils, fats, and greasy substances.12
5860595962hydrophilic substanceswood, cotton, leather, concrete13
5860620589protiensmonomer--amino acids function-- transfers information examples--muscles, hemoglobin14
5860657651how a peptide bond is formed15
5860679199dipeptidea peptide composed of two amino-acid residues.16
5860682013polypeptidea linear organic polymer consisting of a large number of amino-acid residues bonded together in a chain, forming part of (or the whole of) a protein molecule.17
5860690517how enzymes function in the chemical reactions of thingsthe body uses proteins called enzymes to break lactose into glucose18
5860711657nucleic acidmonomer- nucleotides polymer- dna & rna function- genetic material for all living cells.19
5860730499dnaencodes info to direct portion synthesis20
5860730500rnamessenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins21
5860746691carbon compound characteristicscarbon is very special because it can form so many compounds can link together in long chains or rings22

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6218035768Organic CompoundsContain carbon. (Valence of carbon is 4)0
62180402054 Organic MoleculesCarbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids1
6218044661CarbohydratesMeans carbon and water. (carbon:2hydrogen:oxygen) General functions include energy and structure. Found in foods such as grains, fruits, vegetables, and anything sweetened with sugar. When someone consumes more carbs than they need, they are stored as energy (glycogen) in the liver. Classified based on complexity: monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides.2
6218077053MonosaccharidesSimple sugars, water soluble. Useful as an energy source because they can be quickly metabolized/transported. Most common include glucose, fructose, and galactose.3
6218083797GlucoseMade by plants in photosynthesis to produce cellular energy. Primary metabolic fuel for humans (circulates in blood). Given by IV for those who cannot eat.4
6218100358FructoseFruit is high in this type of carbohydrate.5
6218108251GalactoseA carbohydrate found in dairy products. Not as sweet as glucose.6
6218115413DisaccharidesFormed when two monosaccharides link together with an oxygen atom. Most common include sucrose, lactose, and maltose.7
6218121885Glycosidic BondType of bond found in disaccharides and polysaccharides when carbohydrates link together with an oxygen atom.8
6218128035SucroseGlucose and fructose. AKA table sugar. Found in sugar beets/cane/maple syrup. Added to food to sweeten or preserve, however excess consumption can lead to obesity, tooth decay and diabetes.9
6218138247LactoseGlucose and galactose. AKA milk sugar. Found in dairy products. Lactose intolerance can induce cramps, nausea, and bloating.10
6218145910MaltoseGlucose and glucose. AKA malt sugar. Found in grains such as barley. Some types of alcohol are made by fermenting.11
6218152787PolysaccharidesMultiple monosaccharides linked together with glycosidic bonds. Most common include starches, glycogen, pectin, chitin, and cellulose.12
6218161476StarchesFound in plants. Plants produce this to store sugar as energy. Then eaten by humans as breads, cereals, potatoes, etc, and stored as energy.13
6218170719GlycogenFound in the liver of animals when they have more sugar than they need in their body. Stored as energy that can be used later.14
6218177134PectinFound in the cell walls of fruits. Provides structural support and traps water for the gel-like consistency.15
6218181536ChitinFound in insect/lobster exoskeletons. Provides strength/support/waterproofing.16
6218193865CelluloseFound in the cell walls of plants for strength and structural support.17
6218201756Dehydration SynthesisAn anabolic reaction. Involves the REMOVAL of water to build a new, larger compound. Living things use this process to build the larger molecules they need for things like growth and repair. ex. glucose+glucose=maltose+water18
6218216454HydrolysisA catabolic reaction. The reverse/reciprocal of dehydration synthesis. Involves the ADDITION of water to break a compound. How food digestion occurs. ex. maltose+water=glucose+glucose19
6218231922LipidsContain carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. Fat-soluble and will not dissolve in water (important for certain non-water-soluble vitamins). Required for health (as energy and build important chemicals and structures), but some types are better than others. Found in meat, fish, cheese, eggs, butter, lard, seeds, avocados, oils. Four main groups: triglycerides, waxes, phospholipids, steroids.20
6218257174TriglyceridesFats and oils. Contain 2X more energy than carbs, making a great energy source but easy to consume in excess (not good). No more than 30% of calories should come from these. Excess is stored in the body as adipose tissue. Important to regulate body temperature/cushion organs. Consist of 3 fatty acids bonded to a glycerol molecule.21
6218281028Fatty AcidsConsists of a hydrocarbon chain and a carboxylic group. Can be saturated or unsaturated.22
6218288240GlycerolExactly 3 carbon atoms with 3 alcohol groups.23
6218308956Saturated FatsNo double bonds in the hydrocarbon chain (maximum hydrogen). Solid at room temp. Commonly called fats. Mostly found in animal sources but also coconut/palm oil. Not easily broken down.24
6218326500Unsaturated FatsDouble bonds in the hydrocarbon chain causes less hydrogen atoms. Liquid at room temp. Commonly called oils. Mostly found in plant sources. More easily broken down and are healthier compared to saturated fats. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.25
6218369086Monounsaturated fatsHave one double bond in the carbon chain. Common sources include olives, canola, peanuts, avocados.26
6218373638Polyunsaturated fatsHave two or more double bonds in the carbon chain. Common sources include soybean, corn/sunflower oils, fatty fish, walnuts, sunflower/flax/chia seeds, eggs. Most healthy of all fats and often referred to as EFAs (essential fatty acids). Can have two shapes (cis or trans), and two main types are omega-3 and omega-6.27
6218420820Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty AcidsImportant for a healthy diet. Though to lower triglycerides/LDL cholesterol in blood, decreasing risk of hypertension/strokes/heart attacks.28
6218433894Trans FatsHydrogen atoms on either side ("across") the double bond. Found naturally in small amounts in animal products but mostly created by hydrogenation. Studies show that consuming this type raises LDL and lowers HDL cholesterol.29
6218666453Cis FatsHydrogen atoms on the same side of the double bond. Naturally occurring and much healthier.30
6218698634WaxesOne fatty acid chain bonded to an alcohol group. Do not dissolve in water (waterproofing), plants have waxes as protective covering on their steams and leaves to prevent water loss.31
6218718549PhospholipidsTwo fatty acid chains bonded to a glycerol plus phosphorus. Main structural components of cell membranes (selectively permeable).32
6218739772SteroidsStructurally different from other lipids. Carbon skeletons that do not contain fatty acids. Most common is cholesterol, needed to make hormones, bile, and a component of cell membranes.33
6218781082HDL cholesterolHaving high levels in the blood is considered good. Low levels in the blood is linked to heart disease. Does not stick to blood vessels and cleans LDL cholesterol from the blood.34
6218892919LDL cholesterolHaving low levels in the blood is healthy. High levels in the blood is linked to heart disease. Can cause atherosclerosis.35
6218912454AtherosclerosisWhen cholesterol molecules stick to the walls of blood vessels and form plaque deposits. This causes the vessels to narrow and form blood clots, eventually becoming blocked and causing heart attack, stroke, and gangrene.36
6218936315Key to a Healthy DietLimit fat intake to 25-35% of calories in a day. <7% from saturated fats, rest from healthy unsaturated fats. Trans fats should not exceed 1%.37
6218946700ProteinsContain C, H, O and N. Largest of all food molecules, AKA polypeptides. Form structures like hair and muscles, pigments like hemoglobin and melanin, hormones like insulin and adrenaline, enzymes like maltase and lactase, antibodies, and energy as a last resort. Globular or fibrous. Made up of subunits called amino acids.38
6222358157Amino AcidsApproximately twenty different versions. Eight are essential and must be consumed. Animal proteins contain all eight but plant proteins do not.39
6222358158Essential Amino AcidsMethionine, threonine, tryptophan, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, valine, phenylaline40
6222398524Radical GroupR group on amino acids attached to the central carbon. Each different amino acid has a different R group.41
6222398525PolypeptidesProtein. Created when multiple AA are linked with a peptide bond (between a carbon and a nitrogen). Created with dehydration synthesis.42
6222398526Primary ProteinsAA in a linear chain.43
6222398527Secondary ProteinsA polypeptide chain that is coiled or folded, held in place with hydrogen bonds.44
6222398528Tertiary ProteinsThe primary proteins is twisted and strong bonds are formed between R groups.45
6222398529Quaternary ProteinsA macromolecule formed by interactions between multiple polypeptide chains.46
6222398530DenaturationChange in shape of a protein by change of chemical properties. Illness or death of the organism results. Can be reversed.47
6222398531CoagulationPermanent denaturation.48
6226647792Nucleic AcidsOrganic compounds that are not a food group but are still found in all living things. Composed of C, H, O, N and Phosphorus. The basic subunit is a nucleotide. Two types are information transfer and energy transfer.49
6226649999NucleotideSubunit of nucleic acid which is comprised of sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen.50
6226656135Information Transfer Nucleic AcidsDNA (chromosomes and genes), RNA (transfer info from genes to cells that make proteins)51
6226659318Energy Transfer Nucleic AcidsATP (adenosine triphosphate), ADP (adenosine diphosphate), AMP (adenosine monophosphate). When a cell stores energy, it does so by bonding phosphates together. ATP is created during cellular respiration when a cell converts food and oxygen into CO2 and water. When a cell uses energy, ATP/ADP is released due to the bonds between phosphates being broken.52
6226689065WaterPolar molecule. Facilitates chemical reactions in the human body and helps oxygen and nutrients enter cells (solvent). Helps maintain the body's internal temperature. The body loses this through sweat, urine, and exhalation so replenishing throughout the day is essential.53
6226694155MineralsInorganic substances that serve as building materials or take part in chemical reactions in the body. Not used as energy. ex. iodine, phosphorus, calcium54
6226697538VitaminsOrganic nutrients required to maintain growth and metabolism. Fat soluble (liver) and water soluble (not stored in the body). Necessary in our diets. ex. A, K, C, D, B1255
6226736254EnzymesProteins that control chemical reactions in cells of living things. Biological catalysts. Lowers activation energy by bringing substrates close together. Named after the substrate they act upon ("-ase"). Reactions can be either synthesis or decomposition. "Lock-and-key" theory explains that certain ones can only facilitate one or two types of reactions. Can be reused.56
6226784153AcidsExcess H+. Donate protons in reactions, turn litmus red, pH 1-6. ex. vinegar, citric acid.57
6226787734BasesExcess OH-. Take protons in reactions, turn litmus blue, pH 8-14. ex. ammonia, soap.58
6226790375pHPercent hydrogen. Acidic=1, basic=14, neutral=7.59
6226792374NeutralizationBringing the pH to 7 (equal H+ and OH-). Occurs when an acid and base are mixed (salt and water).60
6226797099BufferingMaintaining a certain pH. Very important in maintaining homeostasis.61
6226801980Photosynthesis and RespirationReciprocal equations.62
6226807291Ways to speed up a chemical reactionHeat, more reactants, remove excess product, add an enzyme.63
6226809902Factors that affect enzyme actionTemperature (optimum, when it goes beyond a certain point the enzyme can denature), pH (optimum), concentration, coenzymes/cofactors, competition of inhibitors64
6226814559Coenzymes/CofactorsNon-protein substances (vitamins and minerals) that are required by some enzymes to work on the substrates. They activate the enzyme by changing its shape/molding it to fit the substrate.65
6226819130CompetitorsChemicals that are similar in structure to substrates that can bind to an active site, preventing the necessary substrate from binding and therefore slowing down or stopping the chemical reaction.66

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7559591947Macronutrients- Essential nutrients - Anything the body cant synthesise and has to get from diet0
7559596188Types of macronutrients- Proteins - Carbohydrates - Fats - Chemicals (phosphate, nitrate, sulphate, potassium, sodium, calcium, iron, chloride)1
7559606660MicronutrientsVitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts2
7559610819Types of micronutrients- Manganese - Copper - Iodine - Zinc - Flourine3
7559613072MacromoleculeLarge molecules made from thousands of smaller ones - carbohydrates - lipids - proteins - nucleic acids4
7559630667CarbohydratesSimple = all sugars dextrose, maltose, lactose, sucrose) Complex = starches (bread, rice, pasta, beans, potatoes, fruits, vegetables)5
7559637623Monosaccharides- Simple sugar (1 unit) - Colourless and water soluble - Sweet, crystalline sugar - Can form polymers - Glucose is most common6
7559643227Disaccharides- Double sugar (2 x mono) - Sweet, soluble, crystalline sugar - Can split into monosaccharides with addition of water e.g. sucrose = glucose + fructose7
7559647503Polysaccharides- Complex carbs made up of chains of monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds - Large, insoluble and do not easily diffuse out of cell - Storage molecules - After hydrolisis = revert to constituent monosaccharides for use as respiratory substrates (ATP)8
7559657626Lipids- Insoluble fats and oils - Composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen - Fatty acids + alcohol (glycerol)9
7559665206Function of lipids- Energy stores - Energy source (2x more energy than carbs/proteins) - Insulation - Protection - Waterproofing - Phospholipids are major component of cell membranes10
7559672249Proteins- Made up of thousands of amino acids in long chains - Large, insoluble molecules - Composed of (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus)11
7559680636Amino acids- Building blocks of proteins - Group together to from peptides and polypeptides - Soluble in water and form ions12
7559686312Protein structurePrimary- sequence of amino acids within polypeptides Secondary- shape of polypeptide chains with hydrogen bonds Tertiary- due to bending and twisting into compact structure Quaternary- combo of different polypeptide chains and non proteins to make complex molecule13
7559698562Fibrous proteins- Group of long, fiber-like proteins that form structural parts of cells and body tissues - Insoluble - Keratins (nails), Collagens (skin), Elastins14
7559711051Globular proteins- Spherical water soluble proteins - Metabolic roles e.g. enzymes15

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5327289332Inorganic compoundshave carbon and hydrogen just not together0
5327293975Organic compoundshave carbon and hydrogen together1
5327293976Macromolecules and typestypes of organic compounds: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids2
5327299054saccharidethis word means sugar3
5327299055monosaccharidesingle, simplest carbohydrate4
5327303361disaccharidetwo glucose molecules togther5
5327303362Polysaccharidemore than two glucose molecules together6
5327307830Amino acidsmake up proteins - simplest form of proteins7
5327312580Peptidethis word means protein8
5327312581Dipeptidetwo amino acids together9
5327316731Polypeptidemore than two amino acids together10
5327318640Enzymeproteins that are catalysts and speed up a reaction11
5327318641Enzyme-substrate complex (lock and key model)the model of the enzyme and substrate that fit together like a puzzle12
5327321487Active siteplace where the enzyme and substrate meet and fit together13
5327323337Denatureto change the enzyme so it no longer works (ph, temp can change an enzyme)14
5327323338Lipidfats and oils15
5327327207Dehydration synthesisbuilding bigger things by losing water16
5327327208Hydrolysisadding water to break things apart17
5327332482Nucleic acidsDNA and RNA18

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5524686963Atombasic building block of matter0
5524686964Ionan atom with an excess charge; Na+, Cl-1
5524686965Isotopeatoms that differ only by the number of neutrons; C13, C14 (radioactive-carbon dating)2
5524686966Compoundtwo or more different kinds of atoms or elements combined; H2O, CO23
5524686967Carbohydrateorganic compound that contains CHO with hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio; ring shaped; made of sugars, provides energy4
5524686968Monosaccharideone sugar molecule; ex. glucose5
5524686969Disaccharidetwo sugar molecules joined together; ex. maltose, lactose6
5524686970Amino acidbuilding blocks of proteins7
5524686971Dipeptideformed by joining two amino acids8
5524686972Polypeptidea chain of multiple amino acids joined together9
5524686973Proteinorganic compound that contains C,H,O,N; made of amino acids, cell repair and growth10
5524686974Covalent bondchemical bond formed by sharing electrons; ex. H2O, CO211
5524686975Organicany substance that contains the elements Carbon and Hydrogen together12
5524686976Inorganicany substance that does NOT contain Carbon and Hydrogen together, ex. H2O, CO213
5524686977Acida compound that produces excess Hydrogen ions (H+) in solution; pH less than 714
5524686978Basea compound that produces excess hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution; pH greater than 715
5524686979Neutrala molecule that contains no electrical charge or has equal H+ and OH- ions; pH 716
5524686980pH scalea unit of measure that determines the acidity of a solution17
5524686981Lipidorganic compound that contains C,H,O; made of 3 fatty acids and 1 glycerol, stores energy, protects organs18
5524686982Hydrolysisbreaking down large molecules by adding water19
5524686983Dehydration Synthesisbuilding large molecules by taking out water20
5524686984Catalystgets a chemical reaction started; ex. fire21
5524686985Enzymeorganic catalyst made out of protein; needed for all chemical reactions in an organism22
5524686986Productcreated as a result of a chemical reaction23
5524686987Reactants (Raw Materials)materials that are needed for or used in a chemical reaction24
5524686988Moleculesmallest amount of an element or compound capable of independent motion (ex. H2O, O2, H2)25
5524686989Chromatographya technique used to separate molecules such as plant pigments based on their chemical properties26
5524686990Photosynthesiscapturing light energy to make food (glucose) from CO2 and H2O; occurs in chloroplasts27
5524686991Cellular respirationreleasing the energy in chemical bonds to generate ATP; occurs in mitochondria28
5524686992ATPsource of energy used by all cells29
5524686993Glucosesimple sugar used in cellular respiration30

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5218683154elementa pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical or chemical means0
5218683155compounda pure substance consisting of atoms of two or more elements that are chemically combined in a fixed proportion1
5218685106moleculea particle consisting or two or more atoms chemically tied together2
5218685107organic compounda compound that contains carbon3
5218687588carbohydrateorganic compound made from one or more sugar molecules4
5218687589lipidsorganic compounds that are fats and oils5
5218687590proteinsorganic compounds made of amino acids6
5218689473enzymesspecial proteins that speed up reactions in a cell or organism7
5218689474nucleic acidsorganic compounds that contain genetic information and the information necessary for an organism to make the protein it needs8
5339601789amino acidbuilding blocks of protein9
5339620057enzymespecial proteins that speed up chemical reactions in a cell or organism10

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6106982153acidA substance that increases the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution.0
6106982154baseA substance that decreases the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution.1
6106982155ADP(Adenosine Diphosphate) The compound that remains when a phosphate group is removed from ATP, releasing energy2
6106982156ATP(adenosine triphosphate) main energy source that cells use for most of their work3
6106982157adenine (A)Purine. One of four nitrogen-containing bases in nucleotides composing the structure of RNA and DNA. Bonds with thymine.4
6106982158amino acidMonomer of Proteins5
6106982159bufferA solution that minimizes changes in pH when extraneous acids or bases are added to the solution.6
6106982160carbohydrateClass of nutrients that includes sugars and starches7
6106982161celluloseCarbohydrate component of plant cell walls.8
6106982162covalent bondA chemical bond that involves sharing a pair of electrons between atoms in a molecule9
6106982163cytosine (C)Pyrimidine. One of four nitrogen-containing bases in nucleotides composing the structure of RNA and DNA. Bonds with guanine.10
6106982164dehydration reactionA chemical reaction in which two molecules covalently bond to each other with the removal of a water molecule.11
6106982165denaturationA process in which a protein unravels, losing its specific structure and hence function; can be caused by changes in pH or salt concentration or by high temperature. Also refers to the separation of the two strands of the DNA double helix, caused by similar factors.12
6106982166disaccharideA double sugar molecule made of two monosaccharides bonded together through dehydration synthesis.13
6106982167DNADeoxyribonucleic acid. A double-stranded, helical nucleic acid molecule capable of replicating and determining the inherited structure of a cell's proteins.14
6106982168double helixThe form of native DNA, referring to its two adjacent polynucleotide strands wound into a spiral shape.15
6106982169emulsificationphysical process of breaking up large fat globules into smaller globules, thereby increasing the surface area that enzymes can use to digest the fat16
6106982170enzymeA type of protein that speeds up a chemical reaction in a living thing17
6106982171fatA large lipid molecule made from an alcohol called glycerol and three fatty acids; a triglyceride. Most function as energy-storage molecules.18
6106982172fatty acidMonomer of lipids, along with glycerol19
6106982173functional groupthe portion of a molecule that is active in a chemical reaction and that determines the properties of many organic compounds20
6106982174glucoseC6H12O621
6106982175glycogenAn extensively branched glucose storage polysaccharide found in the liver and muscle of animals; the animal equivalent of starch.22
6106982176guanine (G)Purine. One of four nitrogen-containing bases in nucleotides composing the structure of RNA and DNA. Bonds with cytosine.23
6106982177hexoseA six carbon sugar molecule24
6106982178hydrogen bondA type of weak chemical bond formed when the slightly positive hydrogen atom of a polar covalent bond in one molecule is attracted to the slightly negative atom of a polar covalent bond in another molecule.25
6106982179hydrolysis reactionA chemical reaction that breaks apart a larger molecule by adding a molecule of water26
6106982180hydrophilicWater loving27
6106982181hydrophobicWater fearing28
6106982182inorganic moleculeMolecules that do not contain the element carbon (in most cases)29
6106982183ionA particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative)30
6106982184atomSmallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element31
6106982185ionic bondA chemical bond resulting from the attraction between oppositely charged ions.32
6106982186lipidEnergy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.33
6106982187moleculeA group of atoms held together by covalent bonds.34
6106982188monomerA simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers35
6106982189monosaccharideA single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, the simplest type of sugar.36
6106982190nucleotideA building block of DNA, consisting of a five-carbon sugar covalently bonded to a nitrogenous base and a phosphate group.37
6106982191oilTriglyceride, usually of plant origin that is liquid form38
6106982192organic moleculeA molecule containing carbon that is a part of or produced by living systems.39
6106982193pentoseA five carbon sugar molecule40
6106982194peptide bondThe chemical bond that forms between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid41
6106982195phospholipidA lipid made up of a glyerol joined to two fatty acids and a phosphate group; has two hydrophobic tails and a polar, hydrophilic head42
6106982196pH scalemeasurement system used to indicate the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in solution; ranges from 0 to 1443
6106982197polar covalent bondA covalent bond in which electrons are not shared equally44
6106982198polymerA long molecule consisting of many similar or identical monomers linked together.45
6106982199polypeptideA polymer (chain) of many amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.46
6106982200polysaccharideCarbohydrates that are made up of more than two monosaccharides47
6106982201proteinA three dimensional polymer made of monomers of amino acids.48
6106982202purinea nitrogenous base that has a double-ring structure; such as adenine or guanine; when joined with sugar or phosphate, a component of nucleotides and nucleic acids49
6106982203pyrimidinea nitrogenous base that has a single-ring structure; one of the two general categories of nitrogenous bases found in DNA and RNA; thymine, cytosine, or uracil50
6106982204RNARibonucleic acid. A type of nucleic acid consisting of nucleotide monomers with a ribose sugar and the nitrogenous bases adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and uracil (U); usually single-stranded; functions in protein synthesis and as the genome of some viruses.51
6106982205saturated fatty acidA fatty acid in which all carbons in the hydrocarbon tail are connected by single bonds, thus maximizing the number of hydrogen atoms that can attach to the carbon skeleton.52
6106982206soluteA substance that is dissolved in a solution.53
6106982207solventA liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances54
6106982208starchA storage polysaccharide in plants consisting entirely of glucose.55
6106982209steroidA type of lipid characterized by a carbon skeleton consisting of four rings with various functional groups attached.56
6106982210thymine (T)Pyrimidine. One of four nitrogen-containing bases in nucleotides composing the structure of DNA. Bonds with adenine.57
6106982211trigycerideThe form of fat storage in adipose cells; consists of a molecule of glycerol joined with three fatty acids.58
6106982212unsaturated fatty acidA fatty acid possessing one or more double bonds between the carbons in the hydrocarbon tail. Such bonding reduces the number of hydrogen atoms attached to the carbon skeleton.59
6106982213uracil (U)Pyrimidine. One of four nitrogen-containing bases in nucleotides composing the structure of RNA. Bonds with adenine.60

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6036612985Matteris anything that occupies space and has mass0
6036612986Massis the quantity of matter an object has1
6036615293Elementsare substrates that cannot be broken down chemically2
6036615294Atomsimplest particle of an element that retains all of the properties of that element3
6036615295Nucleusmakes up the bulk of the mass of the atom and consists of two kinds of substrates4
6036618854Protonpositively charged5
6036618855Neutronhas no charge6
6036621172Atomic Numbernumber of protons in an atom7
6036621173Mass Numbertotal number of protons and neutrons of an atom8
6036623065Electronnegatively charged particles9
6036623066Isotopeatoms of the same element that have different number of neutrons10
6036625213Compoundcombo of two or more elements in fixed proportions11
6036625214Chemical Bondare the attractive forces that hold atoms together12
6036627322Covalent Bondwhen two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons13
6036629647Moleculesimplest part of a substrate that retains all of the properties of that substrate and can exist in a free state14
6036629648Ionan atom or molecule with an electrical charge15
6036632800Ionic Bondpositive and negative charges attract each other16
6036710936Energythe ability to do work17
6036710937Chemical Reactionone or more substrates change to produce one or more different substances18
6036712980Reactantshown to left19
6036712981Productshown to right20
6036714869metabolismterm to describe all of the chemical reactions that occur in an organism21
6036714870Activation Energyamount of energy needed to start the reaction22
6036718663Catalystchemical substance that reduces the amount of activation energy that is needed.23
6036718664Enzymea protein or RNA molecule that speeds up reactions without change24
6036758141Polara partial positive charge in one part of the molecule and complementary negative charge in another part.25
6036760327Hydrogen Bondthe force of attraction between a hydrogen molecule with a partial positive charge and another atom or molecule with a partial or full negative charge26
6036762042Cohesionan attractive force that holds molecules of a single substrate together27
6036762043Adhesionis the attractive force between two particle of different substances28
6036765067Solutionis a mixture in which one or more substances are uniformly distributed in anther substance29
6036765068Soluteis a substance dissolved in solvent30
6036765069Solventis the substance in which the solute is dissolved Example: Sugar31
6036768826Concentrationamount of solute disolved in a fixed amount of the solution32
6036768827Acid7 and below example: soft drinks33
6036771261Base7 and above example: bleach34
6036771262pH scale<-----------35

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5421472798atomsmallest unit of matter0
5421472799moleculetwo more more atoms covalently bonded together1
5421474762cohesionsame kind of molecules bond together2
5421475735adhesionbonding together of different molecules3
5421476522ph scalemeasurement system used to indicate the concentration of hydrogen ions4
5421484001acidsubstance with ph less than 75
5421485315basesubstance with ph more than 76
5421486615monomersmall repeating carbon based molecules that ink together7
5421487479polymerlong molecule consisting of man similar or identical monomers linked together8
5426412617carbohydratecompounds made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen9
5426419980monosaccharidesingle sugar molecule simplest type of sugar10
5426434763lipidnonpolar molecules with hydrocarbon chains including fats and oils. not soluble in water.11
5426444849nucleic acida complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.12
5426459122nucleotidebuilding block of DNA consisting of 5 carbon sugars covalently bonded to a nitrogenous base and phosphate group13
5426472164proteinmade up of chains of amino acids14
5426475994amino acidmonomer of protein15
5426530086chemical reactionchemicals bonds are formed or broken and substances recombine16
5426541271activation energyenergy needed to start a chemical reaction17
5426550110enzymetype of protein that speeds up a chemical reaction to a living thing18
5426558461substratemolecule which an enzyme acts upon on19
5426601483amino (makes it base)20
5426584551methyl (non-polar)21
5426604911hydroxyl (in alcohols)22
5426610906carboxyl (makes it acidic)23
5426617540carbonyl (in sugars)24
5426652130peptidebonds for between acids through dehydration synthesis.25
5426673175primary protein structureprecise sequence of amino acids in the chain26
5426682808secondary protein structure"local" 3d shapes swirly alpha helix triangle beta sheets27
5426700705tertiary protein structureoverall 3d shape of one poly-peptide28
5426706228quaternary protein structure3d structure29
5426712587how do proteins denatureexcessive heat, high acidity, can also be inhibited30
5426722841what happens when proteins are denaturedlose their shape and therefore their function31
5426744194endergonicabsorbs energy (makes bonds)32
5426746304exergonicreleases energy (breaks bonds)33
5426770242bonding - covalentstrong sticking34
5426772167bonding ionicgive take of elements35
5426774551bonding hydrogenweakest36
5440416736starchstorage form of glucose used by plant cells37
5440418987glucosestorage form of glucose used by animal cells38
5440425770chitona polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fungi and exoskeleton of insects39
5440458586ASEEnzyme40
5440460390asEsugar41
5440466149monounsaturated42
5440468477saturated43
5440472063polyunsaturated44

Biochemistry Flashcards

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6070818836AtomIn greek it means unable to cut; smallest thing to build on in chemistry0
6070823017Nucleuscenter of an atom1
6070841818Chemical changeany change that forms a new substance2
6070854968Ionic bondinvolves a transfer of electrons3
6070871207Protonpositively charged particle4
6070876375MoleculeA combination of atoms5
6070884362CompoundTwo or more different atoms combined in definite proportions6
6070888233Physical propertiesProperties of matter such as color, odor, and taste7
6070898793IonCharged particles8
6070906971Atomic massThe total number of protons and neutrons9
6070939848Atomic numberis the number of protons in the nucleus10
6070996892ElectronsNegatively charged atomic particle11
6071001986Covalent bondA bond formed formed by the sharing of electrons12
6071011450ElementsA pure substance consisting of one type of atom13
6071016158NeutronAtomic particle that is electrically neutral14
6071068327IsotopesAtoms with the same atomic number but with different mass numbers15
6071087105Energycharacteristic of the series of levels surrounding the nucleus16
6071128216ShellMax number of 2 around nucleus first energy level and 8 around second and third. Number of electrons17
6071154637van der Waals forcesAttractions between oppositely charged regions of nearby molecules18
6071212141InorganicIf a substance does not contain carbon19
6071217640OrganicIf a substance contains carbon (Not CO2 or CO)20
6071244721AnionAn atom gains an electron it becomes negatively charged21
6071255113CationAn atom loses an electron and becomes less negative and positively charged22
6417997742Makes up NucleusProtons and Neutrons23

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