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Biology
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04/03/2008

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Subatomic particles
 
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  1. Electron(-)
  2. Proton (+)
  3. Neutron (no charge) 
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Subatomic particels are the basic... 

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the basic building blocks for an Atom/Element

 

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What is an Ion

 

Definition

 

 

 

 

An Atom with a Charge

 

Term

 

 

 

 

What makes an Ion into an Electrolyte? 

Definition

 

 

 

Ions inside your budy are called electrolytes 

Term

 

 

 

 

 

What Makes a Carbon? 

Definition

 

  

  • 6 protons
  • 6 electrons
  • 6 neurons

 

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Carbon Functions

 

 

Definition

 

 

 

  

The chemical backbone for carbs

lipids and proteins

 

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Oxygen Functions

 

Definition

 

 

 

 

ATP synthase

H2O 

Term

 

 

 

 

Hydrogen Functions

 

Definition

 

 

 

 

H2O

Lots of Hyrdogen Ions in body

fluids make them asidic

 

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Nitrogen Functions

 

Definition

 

 

 

 

Protein and growth

 

Term

 

 

 

 

 

95% of the human body is made up of... 

Definition

 

 

  1. Carbon
  2. Oxygen
  3. Hydrogen
  4. Nitrogen

 

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Phosphorus Functions

 

Definition

 

 

 

ATP

Tooth and bone structure

 

Without P in our system we cannot make ATP.

 

 

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Sulfur Functions

 

Definition

 

 

 

Protein

Cell Functions need sulfur

 

Many proteins we consume has Sulfur in their chemical structure

 

Term

 

 

 

 

Calsium Function

 

Definition

 

 

 

Bone and tooth hardness

Blood clotting (Hemostasis)

Muscle Movement (Constriction)

Hormone release

 

 

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Chloride Functions

Definition

 

 

 

H2O Balance

Ion

The higest (-) charged Ion in the ECF 

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What does ICF mean? 

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

Intra Cellular Fluid 

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What does ECF mean? 

Definition

 

 

 

 

Extra Cellular Fluid 

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Sodium Functions

 

Definition

 

 

 

 

H2O balance

Its in the ECF

*Anywere sodium goes, water follows. 

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Potasium Functions

 

Definition

 

 

 

 

The higest positive charged Ion in the ICE 

Term

 

 

 

 

Nerve cells are good at... 

Definition

 

 

 

maintaning balance of the charge in ICF vs. ECF

(-65mV)

 

If balance is not maintained we die 

Term

 

 

 

 

What is a flicker on/off for internal electricity? 

Definition

 

 

 

 

Nerve Tissue 

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Magnesium Functions 

Definition

 

 

 

 

Helps Enzymes work better

more efficialntly 

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Name the 11 Atoms 

Definition
  1. carbon
  2. oxygen
  3. hydrogen
  4. nitrogen
  5. phosphorus
  6. sulfur
  7. calsuim
  8. chloride
  9. sodium
  10. potasium
  11. magnesium
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What is a molecule?

 

Definition

 

 

 

2 or more atoms bonded together 

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Carbohydrate functions 

Definition

 

  *CHO

 

 

 

 A sugar or bigger molecule composed of sugar units.

 

*Starch

*Glucose 

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Exampels of Starch 

Definition

 

 

 

Potatoes

Bread

Pasta

Rice 

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Exampels of Glucose 

Definition

 

 

 

 

Fruit 

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The brains favorite source of energy is... 

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Glucose 

Term

 

 

 

Cellular energy source  molecule

Definition

 

 

 

Glucose 

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Cellular energy storage molecule

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Glycogen 

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Cellular Structure Component 

Definition

 

 

 

Cellulose 

Term

 

 

 

 

Cellulose functions 

Definition

 

 

 

Cellular adhesive

strengthen cell mambranes

 

 

  * keeps your tiny bags strong

 

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Types, Classes of Carbohydrates 

Definition

 

 

  1.  Monosaccaride
  2. Diasaccaride
  3. Polysaccaride

 

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Monosaccaride 

Definition

 

 

 

Simple sugar

Glucose

Fructose 

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Diasaccaride

 

Definition

 

 

Double sugar

 

Glucose + Fructose = Sucrose

 

Sucore = tablesugar 

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Polysaccaride 

Definition

 

 

 

Stach group

- Chitin, Amalyose, Cellulose

 

Bread, pasta, rice

 

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