Biochemistry Flash Cards - Addicott 2015

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Element

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A type of atom.
see: Periodic Table
(In an elemental sample, contains only that one type.)

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Compound

Back 2

A combination
of two or more
elements.
(ionic - opposite charges attract. molecular - linked by bonds)

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Nucleus (atomic)

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The middle of an atom. Contains protons (+), and neutrons (no charge).

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Macromolecule

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A really big molecule.
A huge number of atoms all connected together.

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Macromolecules in Living Things (types)

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• Carbohydrates
• Lipids (fats)
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids
(DNA/RNA)

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Building block of Proteins

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Amino Acids.
(20 possible)
(Contain C,O,N, sometimes S)

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Function of Nucleic Acids

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Storing Information*
Reading Information
Sending Messages
(*about how to make
a protein)

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Elements in Nucleic Acids

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C, H, N, O, P
(no S )

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Elements in Carbohydrates

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C, H, O
(1 C and
1 O for every 2 H)

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Function of Carbohydrates

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Energy (short term)
Structure (esp. for plants)

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What does pH measure?

Back 11

concentration of
H+ ions
(lots of H+ → low pH)

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Function of Lipids

Back 12

Store Energy
(long term)
Cell Membranes