Chemistry of Life Test Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anything that has MASS and takes up SPACE
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Matter
2
Q
Holds matter together OR breaks matter apart
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Energy
3
Q
Made up of ONLY ONE type of atom
A
Element
4
Q
A combination of 2 or more elements that have different properties
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Compound
5
Q
A combination of substances that keep the same properties
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Mixture
6
Q
Mixtures in which 2+ substances are EVENLY mixed
A
Solution
7
Q
When a liquid or a gas has another substance spread evenly throughout, substance sinks to the bottom
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Suspension
8
Q
Contain hydrogen and carbon, associated with living things
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Organic
9
Q
Supply energy for cell processes
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Carbohydrates
10
Q
Store and release large amounts of energy
A
Lipids
11
Q
Body’s building blocks
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Proteins
12
Q
Proteins that regulate cellular chemical reactions
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Enzymes
