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Anatomy & Physiology
Chapter 1, 2, 3
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Science
Undergraduate 3
02/05/2012

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14. What are the differant types of Chemical Bonds?
Definition

Ionic

Covalent

Hydrogen

Term
14.Ionic Bond
Definition
Chemical bond between atoms formed by the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to the other.
Term
Anion
Definition
Negative Charge
Term
Cation
Definition
A net positive charge
Term
14. Covalent Bond
Definition

Electron sharing produces molecules in which the shared electrons occupy a single orbital common to both atoms.

 

Formed by the Sharing of two or more electrons  

Term
Electrons shared equallyy between atoms produce _______ molecules
Definition
Nonpolar
Term
Unequal sharing of electrons produces _______ molecules.
Definition
Polar
Term
Atoms with six or seven valence shell electrons are ______.
Definition
Electronegative
Term
Atoms with one or two valence shell electrons are _______.
Definition
Electropositive.
Term
14. Hydrogen Bond
Definition

Chemical bond between a hydrogen atom in one compound with an electronegative atom of another compound. 

 

Too weak to bind atoms together

Common in dipoles 

responsible for surface tension in water

Term
17. Metabolism, what are its components?
Definition

Anabolism - the building of the structure

Catabolism- the breaking down of structures. 

Term
What are the properties of water that make it vital to sustain life?
Definition
1. High heat capacity - absorbs and releases high amounts of heat before changing temp.

2. High heat of vaporization- change from a liquid to gas requires large amounts of heat.

3. Polar Solvent Properties- dissolves ionic substances, forms hydration, serves body as a transport medium

4. Reactivity- an important part of hydrolysis and dehydration synthesis reactions

5. Cushioning- resilient cushion around certain body organs.
Term
How do buffers resist large sings in PH?
Definition
Buffers resist large swings of PH by releasing hydrogen ions when the PH begins to rise and by binding hydrogen ions when the PH drops.
Term
What is the composition of Carbohydrates?
Definition
Contain Carbon, Hydrogen, and oxygen
Term
What is the composition of lipids?
Definition
Contains Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
C,H, and O

Oxygen is less in lipids than in Carbohydrates.
Term
Composition of Nucleic Acids
Definition
Carbon Oxygen Hydrogen Nitrogen and Phosphourus
Term
What is the function of an enzyme?
Definition
Ability to speed up chemical reactions without directly interering with those reactions themselves.

Enzymes are chemically specific for the molecules they react with.

Primary function is to lower activation energy.
Term
Be able to describe the cell theory. (written portion)
Definition
1. A cell is the basic structural and functional unit of life

2. Organismal activity depens on individual as well as collective activity of cells

3. Biochemical activites of cells are dictated by their subcellular structure

4. Continuity of life has a cellular basis.
Term
What is the fundamental division of all cells?
Definition
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