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Biochemistry
atomic structure, polar molecules, organic macromolecules, ionic and covalent bonds, products and reactants
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Biology
9th Grade
01/16/2012

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Term
Protons: location in atom, mass, and charge
Definition
location: nucleus
mass: 1
charge: positive
Term
Neutrons: location in atom, mass, and charge
Definition
location: nucleus
mass: 1
charge: neutral
Term
Electrons: location in atom, mass, and charge
Definition
location: orbital(s)
mass: 1/1840, or 0
charge: negative
Term
What are the three subatomic particles?
Definition
protons, neutrons, electrons
Term
valence electrons
Definition
the outermost electrons of an atom
Term
How many electrons can each orbital hold?
Definition
The innermost, 2, all others, 8
Term
stable atom
Definition
an atom which has a complete set of valence electrons in its outermost orbital
Term
isotopes
Definition
two atoms that have the same number of protons and electrons, but a different number of neutrons and mass number
Term
compound
Definition
two or more elements combined
Term
ionic bond
Definition
formed by a transfer of electrons from one atom to another [image]
Term
covalent bond
Definition
formed by the sharing of pairs of electrons between atoms; used to form most compounds
[image]
Term
single covalent bonds
Definition
share 1 electron pair, or 2 electrons
Term
double covalent bonds
Definition
share 2 electron pairs, or 4 electrons
Term
polar molecule
Definition
a molecule whose atoms do not share the electrons equally, giving some partially positive and others partially negative charges
Term
properties of water, a polar molecule
Definition
cohesion: stick together because of polarity
adhesion: stick to other things
"universal solvent" - dissolves things effectively
has a neutral pH of 7
Term
elements, building blocks, polymers, types, and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
Definition

Macromolecule

Elements

Building Block

Polymer

Types

Functions

Carbohydrates

C, H, O

Monosaccharide

Polysaccharide

Glycogen, plant starch, cellulose

Energy

 (4 cal./g)

Lipids

C, H

3 fatty acids and glycerol

Triglyceride

Saturated, unsaturated, trans

Energy (9 cal./g), biological membranes, steroids

Proteins

C, H, O, N

Amino acids

Protein

Pigments, collagen, antibodies, many more

Physical charateristics, enzymes, transporting O, immune system, muscle contraction, structural

Nucleic Acids

C, H, O, N, P

Phosphate, sugar, base: nucleotides

Nucleic acids

DNA, RNA

Hereditary/genetic information

 

Term
monosaccharides
Definition
the smallest carbohydrates: glucos, lactos, fructos
Term
glucos
Definition
the usable form of energy for the body, aka blood sugar
Term
disaccharides
Definition
made of two monosaccharides linked together: sucrose (table sugar)
Term
polysaccharides
Definition
several monosaccharides linked together, used for energy storage and plant structure
Term
plant starch
Definition
what plants store their energy as
Term
glycogen
Definition
"animal starch," how energy is stored in animals
Term
cellulose
Definition
fiber, gives plants their structure
Term
saturated fat
Definition
lipid which has the maximum number of hydrogen bonds; solid at room temperature; found in meats, dairy, and cheese
Term
unsaturated fat
Definition
has at least one double covalent bond, liquid at room temp, found in fish, olive oil, canola oil
Term
trans fat
Definition
aka hydrogenated oil, manmade from unsaturated fatty acids, has a similar structure as plastic
Term
C + O + O ---> CO2
identify products and reactants
Definition
product: CO2
reactants: C, O
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