Biochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Covalent Bond
A
Shares electrons
STRONGEST of all 3 bonds
2
Q
What is a Polar covalent bond
A
All molecules are shared UNEQUALLY
3
Q
What is a Nonpolar covalent bond
A
All molecules are shared EQUALLY
4
Q
Ionic Bond
A
Transfers electrons
5
Q
Hydrogen Bond
Attraction Bond
A
Attractions between Polar molecules
Only have 7-10% strength of Covalent Bonds
6
Q
What are Polymers
A
When two monomers bond together
7
Q
What are Lipids
A
Fatty or oily substances that are mostly insoluble in water
8
Q
Phospholipids
A
Constructed like fats, but one end is a phosphate
9
Q
What do Proteins do
A
Storage
regulate chemical reactions in cells
