Exam 1 Flashcards
Amino Acids: What and Structure
Building blocks of protein
4 molecules attached to a carbon
- H2N: amino
- COOH: acid (CO: double bond, OH: Alcohol)
- H
- R (Other)
H O | || H2n -- C -- C -- OH | R
Carbohydrates: Structures and Purpose
Monomers: Monosaccharides (Simple sugar)
Polymers: Polysaccharides (complex sugar, fiber, starch) - covalent bonds
Structure, energy
Define Covalent Bonding
Electrons are shared
Define Electronegativity
An element’s desire to finish a valence shell (most outer shell)
Goal is 8
Higher -> Pull more
Define Metabolism
Breaking down of molecules for immediate energy
Building molecules for later useage
Define Polar molecule
Molecule with negative and positive charge
Endergonic vs Exogonic
Endergonic: Absorb energy over time
Exogonic: Releases energy, spontaneous reaction
Enzymes and Catalysts
Competitive inhibitors: Block and compete with enzymes
Non-competitive inhibitors: Change function by binding to an enzyme
Cofactors: No protein enzyme helpers
Coenzymes: Are organic cofactors
Fiber: 2 Types
Insoluble: Clean up waste, toxins, etc.
Soluble: Create a gel for digestion (mix with water and enzymes)
Fruits, veggies, rice, oats
Glycoprotiens: What and Purpose
Protein attached to carbohydrates
- Mucus
- White Blood Cell regulation
- Antibodies
- Hormones
(Carbon part helps with communication)
Ion vs Isotope
Ion: The number of electrons are changing
Isotope: The number of neutrons are changing
Lipids: Structure and Purpose
Monomers: glycerol and fatty acids
Polymers: diglycerides, triglycerides
Non-covalent forces
maintain interaction between lipid monomers
Structure (cell membranes), energy storage, insulation, protection
Main atomic elements of Life (6)
- Carbon
- Hydrogen
- Sulfer
- Oxygen
- Phosphorus
- Nitrogen
Nucleic Acid: Structure and Purpose
Monomers: Nucleotide Triphosphates
Polymers: DNA/RNA
Storage, transmission, use of gentic info
Properties of Water (5)
- High specific heat to increase its temperature
- High heat for vaporization (water to gas)
- Cohesion: Sticks to itself
- Adhesion: Sticks to other things
- Expands as a solid
Protein: Structure and Purpose
Monomers: Amino Acids (20)
Polymers: Polypeptide Chains (4 structure levels)
Energy, transportation, enzymes, movement, antibodies, structure (hair, feathers, cell tissue)
Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fat
Saturated: Solid at room temperature (Full of / saturated with fat)
Unsaturated: Liquid at room temperature (Double bond that takes out hydrogen)
Transfat - modifies unsaturated fat (Not in nature)
H
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- C = C - H
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H
What are the characteristics of Life?
Reproduction: Store and replicate information
Metabolism: Convert energy and work
Note: RNA - can catalyze its own replication
- Is shared in living organisms
- Store genetics
What are the structural building blocks of life? (3)
Atoms: Protons, neutrons, electrons
Elements: Types of Atoms
Molecules: Groups of atoms with various bonds between (Smallest unit of a chemical compound that can react)
What is a Hydrogen bond?
Strong attraction between hydrogen and oxygen (When the hydrogen already has a covalent bond with another oxygen)
Not as strong as an Ionic Bond
H
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What is a Hydrogen bond?
Strong attraction between hydrogen and oxygen (When the hydrogen already has a covalent bond with another oxygen: ~~~)
Not as strong as an Ionic Bond
H H ~~~O
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O H H