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Biochemistry
structure, function, and formation/destruction of macromolecules
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Biology
9th Grade
10/03/2013

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Term
Carbohydrate Function
Definition
Used to store energy and a structural component.
Term
Carbohydrate Element Ratio
Definition
C - H2 - 0
Term
What are the monomers of carbohydrates?
Definition
Monsaccharides
Term
What are the dimers of carbohydrates?
Definition
Disaccharides
Term
What are the polymers of carbohydrates?
Definition
Polysaccharides
Term
Name the most common 5 monosaccharides.
Definition

Glucose

Fructose

Galactose

Ribose

Deoxyribose

Term
Name the most common 3 disaccarides.
Definition

Sucrose

Lactose

Maltose

Term
Sucrose is composed of...
Definition
Glucose + Fructose
Term
Lactose is composed of...
Definition
Galactose + Glucose
Term
Maltose is composed of...
Definition
Glucose + Glucose
Term
Name the 3 most common polysaccharides.
Definition

Starch

Glycogen

Cellulose

Term
Polysaccharde(s) found in plants
Definition

Starch

Cellulose

Term
Function of Starch
Definition
Energy Storage
Term
Function of Cellulose
Definition
Provides structure in the cell wall.
Term
Polysaccharide(s) found in animal cells
Definition
Glycogen
Term
Function of Glycogen
Definition
Energy Storage
Term
Name the bond which connects monomers together for disaccharides or polysaccharides.
Definition
Glycosidic
Term
Hydrolysis Reaction
Definition
Water and an enzyme are used to break down a dimer or polymer into monomers.
Term
Condensation Reaction
Definition
Two or more monomers are assembled into a dimer or polymer.  Water is a product of this reaction.
Term
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Definition
Glucose
Term
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Definition
Ribose
Term
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Definition

Disaccharide

"Sucrose"

Term
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Definition
Condensation Reaction
Term
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Definition
Hydrolysis Reaction
Term
pH
Definition
-log(H+)
Term
Acidic pH Range
Definition
0-6
Term
Base pH Range
Definition
8-14
Term
Most Common Elements in Living Organisms
Definition
C - H - O - N - S
Term
Cohesion
Definition
Water is attracted to itself.
Term
Adhesion
Definition
Water attracted to other substances.
Term
Specific Heat
Definition
The amount of energy is takes to raise a substance 1° C.
Term
Polar Molecule
Definition

A molecule with an uneven distrbution of charges where one side is more positive and the other is more negative.

Water is an example.

Term
Parts of an atom?
Definition

Proton

Neutron

Electron

Term
Bonds between glycerol and fatty acids.
Definition
Ester
Term
Monomer of Lipids
Definition
Fatty Acids
Term
Polymer of Lipids
Definition
Triglycerides
Term
2 Functions of Lipids
Definition

Stored Energy

Insulation

Term
Unsaturated Fat
Definition
There are double-bonds within the fatty acids.
Term
Saturated Fat
Definition
All single bonds within fatty acid.
Term
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Definition
Carboxyl Group
Term
Monunsaturated Fat
Definition
One double bond on a fatty acid.
Term
Polyunsaturated Fat
Definition
More than one double bond on the fatty acid.
Term
Triglyceride
Definition
polymer composed of 3 fatty acids connected to a glycerol by 3 ester bonds.
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