Chapter 2 - Molecules Of Cells Flashcards

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What are the 5 types of bonding of atoms?

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Ionic, Covalent, Polar, Nonpolar, Hydrogen

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What are the 3 subatomic particles?

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Protons, neutrons, electrons

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What are the 6 properties of water?

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High heat capacity, high heat of vaporization, solvent, cohesive/adhesive, high surface tension, and frozen water is less dense than liquid water

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Describe an acid

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Substances that release hydrogen ions when they dissolve in water

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Describe a base

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Substances that either take up hydrogen ions or release hydroxide ions

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What is C6 H12 O6?

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Glucose

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Describe a phospholipid

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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.

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What are proteins?

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Polymers composed of amino acid monomers.

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