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What is an organic molecule? |
Any molecule which contains the element carbon. |
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What is a monomer? |
Can be added to create a polymer
Also called Sub-unit Building block |
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What is a polymer? |
Large molecules made up of many monomers. |
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Organic molecule (polymer) Carbohydrates |
Monomer Monosaccharides |
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Organic molecule
(polymer) Proteins |
Monomer Amino acids |
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Organic molecule
(polymer) Nucleic acids |
Monomer Nucleotides |
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Organic molecule
(polymer) Lipids |
Monomer Fatty acids |
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What is the pH scale? |
Indicates how acidic or basic a solution is |
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Acid |
pH level: 0-6 Ex. Lemon juice, battery acid |
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Neutral |
pH level: 7 Ex. Distilled water |
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Base |
pH level: 8-14 Ex. Soap, baking soda |
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What is a buffer? |
Regulate the cells pH level Helps the cell maintain homeostasis (internal balance) |
