Biochemistry Flashcards

4698389270	Protein	An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells.	0
4698389271	Nucleic Acid	A biological macromolecule (DNA or RNA) composed of the elements C, H, N, O, and P that carries genetic information.	1
4698389272	Lipid	A group of organic compounds composed mostly of carbon and hydrogen including a proportionately smaller amount of oxygen; are insoluble in water, serve as a source of stored energy, and are a component of cell membranes.	2
4698389273	pH	The -log 10 of hydrogen ions, as measured on a scale from 1-14. The lower the pH, the more acidic, the higher the pH, the more basic, or alkaline. A pH of 7 is considered neutral.	3
4698389274	Carbohydrate	"Compound containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the approximate ratio of C:2H:O (e.g., sugars, starches, and cellulose)"	4