Biochemistry Flashcards
Buffers
Cells use to regulate cell pH
pH
Potential hydrogen
Acid examples
Lemon, citric acid, side, HCL, H2SO2, vinegar
Base examples
Bathroom cleaners, soap, detergent, bleach, ammonia
Organic substances
Substance comprised of carbon/carbon bonds
Carbohydrates
Organic substance
Bread pasta rice
Lipids
Organic substance
Oils butter fish beef
Proteins
Organic substance
Beef poultry beans nuts
Nucleic acid
Organic substance
DNA
RNA
Enzyme
Proteins which act as biological catalysts-speeds up rate of chemical reactions
Substrate
Substance that reacts with an enzyme
Covalent bond
Bonds Carbon atoms
Peptide bonds
Bonds amino acids
Hydrogen bonds
Bonds nitrogenous bases
Polarity
Water has oppositely charged ends