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atom

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the smallest unit of an element that exists as a stable entity

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element

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a substance containing only one type of atom

eg: iron

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compound

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When a substance contains two or more different types of atom

water

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our bodies are composed almost entirely of which 4 compounds

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carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

There are other, smaller amounts of as well which make up only 4% of our body weight, these include sodium, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus

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Atomic number

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the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms

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atomic weight

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the sum of its protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus

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overall chemistry of living things depends upon

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the active ability of atoms to reach and combine with one another to produce a wide range of molecules required for biological diversity.

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An atom is considered reactive when

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when at atom does not have a stable number of electrons in its outermost shell, and may donate, receive, or share electrons with one or more other atoms in order to achieve stability of function

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Isotopes

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atoms of an element in which there is a different number of neutrons in the nucleus

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types of chemical bonds

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covalent
ionic

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Covalent bonds

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formed when atoms share their electrons with each other.

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ionic bonds

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weaker than covalent bonds and are formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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electrolyte

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made up of an ionic compound which is dissolved in water.

it has the capacity to conduct electricity.

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why are electrolytes important to the human body

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  • Conduct electricity which is essential for muscle and nervous system function.
  • Exert osmotic pressure, keeping the body’s fluids in their own compartments.
  • Act as a buffer to resist pH changes in body fluids.
  • Important electrolytes in the body include sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, bicarbonate, and phosphate.
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molecular weight

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the sum of the atomic weights of the elements forming its molecules

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dissociate

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they separate into ions and become surrounded by water molecules

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what dissociates?

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inorganic acids, bases, or salts when they dissolve in water

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acid

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a substance that dissociates into one or more hydrogen ions and one or more anions.

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base

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removes positively charged hydrogen from a solution and is therefore a proton acceptor.

many dissociate into one more more hydroxide ions and one or more cations.

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salt

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when dissolved in water, dissociates into cations and anions, neither of which is a positively charged hydrogen ion or an hydroxide ion

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why are salts important in the body?

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electrolytes that are important for carrying electrical currants, especially in nerve and muscular tissues.

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how do salts form?

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when acids and bases react with one another

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pH

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a scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution

logarithmic and inversely indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution

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what are Carbohydrates made of

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(sugars and starches) are composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen

Organic molecules

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glycosidic link
the bond formed when two sugars combine to form a bigger sugar & a water molecule is expelled
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Glucose
the main form in which sugar is used by cells, is a monosaccharide.
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Monosaccharides
can be linked together to form bigger sugars, ranging in size from two sugar units (disaccharides) to long chains containing many thousands of monosaccharides (polysaccharides).
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how is glucose metabolized?
either in the presence or absence of oxygen, but the process is much more efficient when oxygen is used.
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Carbohydrate sugars do the following:
* Provide a ready source of energy to fuel cell metabolism. * Provide a form of energy storage. * Form an integral part of the structure of DNA and RNA. * Act as receptors on the cell surface, allowing the cell to recognize other molecules and cells.
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basic relationship of carbohydrates
carbon coupled with water molecules
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basic relationship of carbohydrates
carbon coupled with water molecules
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how are carbohydrates produced
by photosynthesis in plants
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carbs produce what type of energy?
both an immediate and time-released energy source as they are digested easily and then consistently metabolized in the blood stream.
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amino acids always contain
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen maybe sulfur
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building blocks of protein in human biochemistry
20 amino acids
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important groups of biologically active substances that are proteins
carrier molecules (hemoglobin), enzymes, many hormones such as insulin, and antibodies
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what do proteins do
essential for growth and development provides the body with energy, and is needed for the manufacturing of hormones, antibodies, enzymes, and tissues maintain the proper acid-alkali balance in the body
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nonessential amino acids
they do not have to come from the diet because they can be synthesized by the body from other amino acids.
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essential amino acids
the body cannot synthesize them, and therefore must obtain them from the diet
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cachexia
presents as weight loss, muscle atrophy, and severe fatigue and can result from a poor dietary protein intake
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Lipids
the inability for lipids to mix with water, making them hydrophobic. most commonly made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
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most important lipid groups
* Phospholipids - integral to cell membrane and cell wall structures. * Certain fat soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K. * Fats (triglycerides) * Prostaglandins * Cholesterol
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Prostaglandins
chemicals derived from fatty acids that are involved in inflammation and other processes.
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Cholesterol
a lipid made in the liver, an integral part of cell membranes and steroid based hormones
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Fats (triglycerides)
a key energy source stored in adipose tissue, also a body insulator and protector of internal organs.
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Nucleic acids
largest molecules in the body and are built from nucleotides. include deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
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ATP
nucleotide that contains ribose (the sugar unit), adenine (the base), and three phosphate groups attached to the ribose energy center for the body, or cellular energy
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The body needs chemical energy - main expenses
* Drive synthetic reactions (i. e. building biological molecules) * Fuel movement (locomotion) * Transport substances across membranes
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Enzymes
proteins that act as catalysts for biochemical reactions - that is, they speed the reaction up but do not physically change with the reaction itself, therefore the body can use them over and over again.
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conditions for enzyme action
temperature pH Some enzymes require the presence of a cofactor, an ion or small molecule that allows the enzyme to bind to its substrate
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anabolic reaction
When an enzyme catalyzes the combination of two or more substrates into a larger product
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catabolic reactions
e breaking down the substrate into smaller products, as occurs during the digestion of foods.
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Passive movement
Substances will always travel from an area of high concentration to one of low concentration, assuming that there is no barrier in the way
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how passive movement happens
diffusion or osmosis
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Diffusion
the movement of a chemical substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration occurs mainly in gases, liquids, and solutions
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what affects diffusion rate
temperature concentration
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osmosis
diffusion of water down its concentration gradient
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isotonic
a solution having the same osmotic pressure as some other solution, especially one in a cell or a body fluid
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extracellular fluid (ECF)
consists mainly of blood, plasma, lymph, cerebrospinal fluid, and fluid in the interstitial spaces of the body
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role of extracellular fluid (ECF)
mainly in lubrication, and they include joint (synovial) fluid, pericardial fluid (around the heart), and pleural fluid (around the lungs)
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intracellular fluid (tissue fluid)
bathes all the cells of the body except the outer layers or the skin
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composition of intracellular fluid (ICF)
largely controlled by the cell itself, because there are selective uptake and discharge mechanisms present in the cell membrane

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