Chapter 1- Chemistry Of Life Flashcards
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Atom
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Smallest unit of life
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Molecules
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Simple structure unit of element or compound
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Protein
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Nitrogenous organic compound that is essential for growth
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Macromolecule
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Molecule consisting of many numbers of atoms and high weight
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Lipid
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Oily organic compound
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Acid
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Has a PH below 7 and substrate forming hydrogen ions into water
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Base
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Substance that forms hydroxide ions into water and also has a PH above 7
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Nucleic acid
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Complex bio molecule such as RNA and DNA that stored cellular information into cell
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Reaction
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Process in which substances are changed into others
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Subatomic particle
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Body having finite mass and an internal structure
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Carbohydrate
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Organic compound used by cell to store and release energy
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Isotope
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Any 2 or more form of chemical element with same number of proton
