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Chapter Two Flashcards

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Adenosine Triphosphate ATP The compound that is the important intracellular energy source; cellular energy

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Adenosine Triphosphate ATP

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Acid A substance that liberates hydrogen ions when in an aqueous solution

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Acid

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A substance that accepts hydrogen ions; proton acceptor

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Base

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Organic compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes starches, sugars, cellulose.

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Carbohydrate

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A substance formed by living cells that acts as a catalyst in bodily chemical reactions.

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Enzyme

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Organic compound formed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; examples are fats and cholesterol.

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Lipid

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Class of organic molecules that includes DNA and RNA.

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Nucleic Acid

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The symbol for hydrogen ion concentration; a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

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pH

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A complex nitrogenous substances; the main building material of cells.

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Protein

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