Biochemistry Flashcards

1
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Atom

A

the smallest quantity of an element that retains the unique properties of the element.

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2
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Mass

A

Protons+ neutrons

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3
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Element number

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The number of protons

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4
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Isotope

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An isotope is one of the different forms of an element, distinguished from one another by different numbers of neutrons. More than the usual numbers of the neutronz

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5
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Valence shell

A

Outmost electron shell

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6
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Catalyst

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A substances that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any change

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7
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Inorganic compound

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A substance that does not contain both carbon and hydrogen. Co2. Carbon dioxide.

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8
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Colloid

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Heavy solution like milk and cream

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9
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Simple monosaccharides

A

Glucose fructose Galactus

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10
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Disaccharides

A

Maltose sucrose lactose

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11
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Complex carbohydrates

A

Starch glycogen fibre

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12
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Amylose

A

Glucose chains are straight

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13
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Amylopectin

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Amylose are branched

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14
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Glycogen

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It’s the stories form of carbohydrate in animals

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15
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Gluconeogenesis

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The synthesis of new glucose molecules from amino acids.

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16
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Pyrivate

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A 3-carbon molecule that is the end product of glycolysis.

17
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Gestational diabetes

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A type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who did not
previously have diabetes.

18
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Cellulose

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One of the most common types of fiber; the main component in plant cell walls.

19
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Soluble fiber

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A type of fiber that dissolves in water and helps to decrease blood glucose spikes and lower blood cholesterol levels; pectins and gums are common types of soluble fibers, and good food sources include oat bran, barley, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, peas, and some fruits and vegetables.

20
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Bran

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The outer skin of a wheat kernel; contains antioxidants, B vitamins, and hiber.

21
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Endosperm

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  1. The largest part of the wheat kernel; provides energy in the form of starch to support reproduction.
22
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Endosperm

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  1. The largest part of the wheat kernel; provides energy in the form of starch to support reproduction.
23
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Germ

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The embryo of the seed, which can sprout into a new plant; contains B vitamins, protein, minerals, and healthy fats.

24
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Soluble fibre

A

Fermentable by gut bacteria

25
Q

Mouse

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Mechanical digestion plus chemical digestion, salivary amylase begins starch digestion

26
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Carbohydrates digestion in small intestine

A

Mechanical digestion, petty diaries, segmentation, second chemical digestion, pancreatic, amylase, continues, starch, digestion
Maltase lactulose, sucrase break diaries to monosaccharide
Objection to monosaccharide into bloodstream

27
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Enzyme

A

Yes (maltase)
Yes (sucrase)
Yes (lactase)