Elements, Molecules & Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Molecules
A
covalently bonded
2
Q
Compound
A
Different elements
3
Q
Methyl group
A
–CH3
4
Q
Amine group
A
–H2N
5
Q
Carboxyl group
A
–COOH
6
Q
radicals
A
- have one or more unpaired electrons
- volume of radicals increase during exercise
7
Q
Polar vs non-Polar
A
polar = hydrophilic
non-polar = hydrophobic
8
Q
pH
A
the negative logarithm of the molar concentration of protons
(1 =Acidic …….. 14 =Alkaline)