A&P Chapter 2 Flashcards
Matter
Anything that can occupy space and has mass.
Atom
The basic unit of matter, made up of protons, electrons,and neutrons.g
Electrons are responsible for bonding between atoms for the formation of compounds.
Ionic bonding
- Attraction between cation and anions.
- from when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
- the atom is the electron donor and loses one or more electrons and becomes positive(anion).
- another atom accepts the electron and becomes negative(anion).
- attraction between opposites charges then draws the two ions together.
Covalent bonding
Involves the sharing of pair of electrons between atoms.
From where electrons are shared by atoms.
Hydrogen bonding
- Bonds between adjancent molecules, not atoms.
- hydrogen bonds between water molecules cause surface tension.
- involve slightly positive and slightly negative portions of polar molecules being attracted to one another.
Compounds
Such as water, carbon dioxide, carbohydrates, are formed by electron interaction between elements.
Acids,bases,and salts
Are compounds important for homeostasis in the body.
Electrolytes
Are inorganic ions that conduct electricity in solution.
PH
The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.
Acid
Acidic-ph lower than 7
High H+ concentration
Low OH- concentration
Base
Ph higher than 7
Low H+ concentration
High OH- concentration
Carbohydrates
Contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
- 1:2:1 ratio
- monosaccharides- glucose(building block of carbohydrates) simple sugar.
- disaccharides- sucrose, two sugars.
- polysaccharides- starches and glycogen, many sugars.
Lipids
- Mainly hydrophobic molecules such as fats, oils, and waxes.
- made mostly of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Include: fatty acids and glycerol.
Proteins
Most abundant and important organic molecules.
- contains: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur’s.
- amino acids building block of proteins.
- enzymes(catalysts) is use for energy.
Nucleic acids
Are large organic molecules, found in the nucleus, which store and process information at the molecular level.
Contains: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
DNA-deoxyribonucleic- determines inherited characteristics.
- direct protein synthesis
- controls enzyme production
- controls metabolism
DNA ribonucleic- controls intermediate steps in protein synthesis.