Chapter 2 Flashcards
compound that forms HYDROGEN IONS (H+) in solution, a solution with a pH of LESS THAN 7.
Acid
compound that produces HYDROXIDE IONS (OH-) in solution, solution with a pH of MORE THAN 7.
Base
Subunit of which NUCEIC acids are composed, made up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
NUCLEOtide
Elements or compounds produced
by chemical reactions.
Product
Mixture of water and non-dissolved material.
Suspension
Elements or compounds produced by Chemical REACTION.
Reactant
Compound that prevents sharp, sudden changes in pH.
Buffer
Compound made of Carbon, Hydrogen and oxygen atoms, types of nutrients that are major source of ENERGY to the body.
Carbohydrate
Dissolving substance in a solution.
Solvent
Substance that is dissolved in a solution.
Solute
Reactant of an enzyme catalyzed reaction.
Substrate
Substance that SPEEDS UP the rate of a chemical reaction.
Catalyst
Macromolecule made mostly from carbon and nitrogen atoms, includes fats, oils and waxes.
Lipid
Macromolecules containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon and phosphorous.
Nucleic Acid
Macromolecules that contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen needed by the body for GROWTH and REPAIR.
Protein
