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Chapter 2: Introduction to the chemistry of life Flashcards

1
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The smallest unit of an element that exists as a stable entity.

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Atom

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2
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A substance containing only one type of atom

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Element

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3
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A substance containing two or more different types of atoms

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Compound

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4
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How many naturally occurring elements?

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92

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5
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Living tissue composed of

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen

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6
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Atom structure

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A nucleus containing protons and neutrons

* With electrons orbiting the outside

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7
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Neutrons are

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Neutral and carry no electric charge

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8
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Protons are

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Positively charged

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9
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Electrons are

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Negatively charged

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10
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What makes one element different from another?

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The atomic number

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11
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The atomic number

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Is the number of protons in the nuclei

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12
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The atomic weight

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Of an element is the sum of the protons and neutrons in the nucleus

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13
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The electron configuration

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Describes the distribution of the electrons in each element

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14
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Electron shells

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2 in the first
8 in the second
18 in the third, and
32 in the fourth

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15
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Isotopes

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These are atoms of an element in which there is a different number of neutrons in the nucleus. This does not effect the activity of the atom just the atomic weight.

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16
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Molecules

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Consist of two or more atoms that are chemically combined

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17
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Compound

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two or more elements combined the molecule is referred to as

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18
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Compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen are classified as

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Organic

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19
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Covalent bonds

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Are formed when atoms share their electrons with each other

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20
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Ionic bonds

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Are weaker and are formed by electrons being transferred from one atom to another

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21
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Cation

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Positive charge

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22
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Anion

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Negative charge

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23
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Electrolyte

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an ionic compound dissolved in water and can conduct electricity

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24
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Mole

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Molecular weight in grams of a substance

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25
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Chloride (normal plasma levels)

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97-106 mmol/L or

97-106 mEq/l

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26
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Sodium (normal plasma levels)

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135-143 mmol/L or

135-143 mEq/l

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27
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Glucose (normal plasma levels)

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3.5-5.5 mmol/L or

60-100 mg/100ml

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28
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Iron (normal plasma levels)

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14-35 mmol/L or

90-196 mg/100ml

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29
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PH

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The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution is the measure of the acidity of the solution

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30
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PH scale

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0-14
0-6.9 acid
7 neutral
7.9-14 alkaline

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31
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Ph value of blood

32
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Ph value of Saliva

33
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Ph value of Gastric Juice

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Ph value of Bile

35
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Ph value of Urine

36
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PH equation

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CO2 + H2O H2CO3 H+ + HCO3-
Carbon Water Carbonic Hydrogen Bicarbona
dioxide acid ion -te ion

37
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Acid base balance

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Maintained by the buffer and excretory systems so that the ph range of blood stays within normal, narrow range limits

38
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Acidosis

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Ph falls below 7.35

39
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Alkalosis

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Ph rises above 7.45

40
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Carbohydrates

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Sugars and starches composed of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen.

* Arranged in a ring

41
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Glycosidic linkage

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two sugars combine to form a bigger sugar and a water molecule is expelled

42
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One unit of sugar

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Monosaccharide

43
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Two sugar units

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Disaccharide

44
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Many sugar units

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Polysaccharide

45
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Proteins

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Made from amino acids joining together

20 amino acid types

46
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Amino acids always contain

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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen and many contain sulphur

47
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Peptide bond

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two amino acids combine to form a bigger molecule and a water molecule is expelled

48
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Protein

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is an alternate energy source

49
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Glucose is the

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prefered source of energy for the cells

50
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Lipids are

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a diverse group of substances with an inability to mix with water
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

51
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Phospholipid

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Double layer Cell membrane with a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail

52
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Fat soluble vitamins

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Vitamin A, D, E and K

53
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Fats (triglyceride) stored in

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Adipose tissue

54
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Fats are classified as

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Saturated or Unsaturated

55
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Saturated

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Are solid at room temperature

56
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Unsaturated

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Are liquid at room temperature

57
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Prostaglandins

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Important chemicals derived from fatty acids and are involved in inflammation and other processes

58
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Cholesterol

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is a lipid made in the liver and available in the diet. It is an integral part of cell membranes and is used to make steroid hormones

59
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Nucleic acids

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Largest molecule in the body and are built from nucleotides.
DNA - deoxyribonucleic acid
RNA - ribonucleic acid

60
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ATP - Adenosine triphosphate

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is a nucleotide that contains ribose (the sugar unit), adenine (the base and three phosphate groups
‘The energy currency of the body’

61
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Enzyme

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Proteins that are catalysts for biochemical reactions

62
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Substrate

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molecule entering an enzyme reaction

63
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Active site

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the substrate will bind to a specific part of the enzyme

64
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Anabolic reaction

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When an enzyme catalyses the combination of two or more substances into a larger product

65
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Catabolic reaction

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Involves the breakdown of the substrate into smaller products, as occurs in digestion of food

66
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Diffusion

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Movement of molecules down its concentration gradient

67
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Passive

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requiring no energy

68
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Active Transport

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requiring energy

69
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Osmosis

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diffusion of water down its concentration gradient

70
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Isotonic

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solution equal on both sides of the membrane

71
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Hypotonic

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a dilute solution

72
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Hypertonic

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A concentrated solution

73
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The total amount of body water in an adult

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60% of body weight

40 litres

74
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Extracellular water

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22%

12 litres

75
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Intracellular water

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38%

28 litres

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