Chapter 2 - Molecules Of Cells Flashcards
What are the 5 types of bonding of atoms?
Ionic, Covalent, Polar, Nonpolar, Hydrogen
What are the 3 subatomic particles?
Protons, neutrons, electrons
What are the 6 properties of water?
High heat capacity, high heat of vaporization, solvent, cohesive/adhesive, high surface tension, and frozen water is less dense than liquid water
Describe an acid
Substances that release hydrogen ions when they dissolve in water
Describe a base
Substances that either take up hydrogen ions or release hydroxide ions
What is C6 H12 O6?
Glucose
Describe a phospholipid
Constructed like fats, except that in the place of the third fatty acid there is a polar phosphate group or a grouping that contains both phosphate and nitrogen.
What are proteins?
Polymers composed of amino acid monomers.