Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
acid
A
ionically bonded substances that release H+ in water
2
Q
activation energy
A
energy required for the reaction to happen
3
Q
adenosine diphosphate
A
the molecule created when ATP loses a phosphate group as part of releasing energy
4
Q
adenosine triphosphate
A
(ATP) energy currency of cells
5
Q
amino acid
A
link together to form proteins, 20 different kinds
6
Q
atomic number
A
a number equal to the number of protons found in the nucleus
