Chemical level of organization Flashcards
1
Q
Atom or group of atoms with an unpaired electron in the outermost shell
A
Free Radicals
2
Q
Carbohydrates represent only __ % of your total body mass
A
2-3%
3
Q
What is the difference between hydrocarbon and carbohydrate
A
Hydrocarbon = Carbon + Hydrogen Carbohydrate = Carbon + Water
4
Q
This forms the backbone of a triglyceride
A
Three-carbon glycerol molecule
5
Q
Molecules that have both polar and non-polar parts
A
Amphipathic
6
Q
Steroids that have atleast one hydroxyl group
A
Sterols
7
Q
Atoms present in Carbohydrates
A
C H O
8
Q
Atoms present in Lipids
A
C H O
9
Q
Atoms present in Proteins
A
C H O N
10
Q
Atoms present in Nucleic acids
A
C H O N P
11
Q
Structure of a DNA molecule
A
Nitrogenous base
Pentose sugar
Phosphate group
12
Q
Process of forming ATP into ADP
A
Hydrolysis
