Ch. 2 Chemical Basis of Life Flashcards
1
Q
The more acidic a solution is, the more _______ it has
A
hydrogen
2
Q
The more basic/alkaline a solution is, the more ____________ it has
A
hydroxide
3
Q
A basic/alkaline solution has a pH of
A
7-14
4
Q
An acidic solution has a pH of
A
0-7
5
Q
A balanced pH solution is
A
7.35 to 7.45
6
Q
Polysaccharides..
A
are what we eat and complex forms of sugar
7
Q
The building block of fat (lipid) is
A
a fatty acid
8
Q
ATP is
A
a primary source of energy
9
Q
The building block of protein is..
A
amino acid