Biochemistry Flashcards
Inorganic
Does not contain carbon and hydrogen at the same time
Organic
Contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 4- carbohydrates -lipids -nucleic acid -protein
Cohesion
Sticks to itself
Adhesion
Sticks to other things(like weak glue)
Solution
A mixture where all components are equally distributed
Solute
Substance being dissolved
Solvent
Substance in which the solute dissolves
Carbohydrate
The subunits are monosaccharides AKA simple sugars
Lipids
(Fats) Functions -energy storage -protection -insulation
Proteins
Elements or proteins are carbon hydrogen oxygen and nitrogen.
Nucleic acid
DNA and RNA
Catalyst
Inorganic and organics substance which speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction without entering the reaction itself
Enzyme
Organic catalys made of protein
Active site
The pockets in an enzyme where substrate fits
-usually enzyme is larger then substrate
Lock and key model
One shape enzyme fits one shape substrate