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20 Cards in this Set
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Adenosine diphosphate (ADP)
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The molecule that results when ATP releases one phosphate group.
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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
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The primary energy molecule that can be used to perform cellular functions.
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Adhesive
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Having the ability to stick to other surfaces.
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Adipocytes
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Specialized cells (fat cells) that store large quantities of lipid.
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Alpha helix
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Spiral chain of amino acids, resembling a twisted ladder.
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Atomic mass
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The total weight of neutrons and protons of an atom; different isotopes have different atomic masses.
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Atomic number
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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
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Cholesterol
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A class of steroids found in animals; aids in membrane fluidity.
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Cohesive
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Having the ability to stick to itself.
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Electron
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The negative particle in an atom, found in orbitals surrounding the nucleus.
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Element
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A substance made entirely of one type of atom; it cannot be chemically broken down.
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Functional group
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Subunit on an organic molecule that helps determine how it reacts with other chemicals.
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Hydrophilic
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Having an affinity for water.
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Hydrophobic
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Lacking an affinity for water.
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Ion
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A charged atom.
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Mass
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The amount of "substance" in an object ( "weight" is the mass under a particular amount of gravity).
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Neutron
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The neutral particle in the atomic nucleus.
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Peptide Bond
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The bond between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of adjacent amino acid.
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Proton
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The positive particle in the atomic nucleus.
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Radioactive decay
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Spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance into another element through nuclear division and the release of energy.
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