From openstax Chapter 1,2,3 Flashcards
1
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Why is Carbon important?
A
it plays a prominent role in the chemistry of living things.
2
Q
what is pH of a solution?
A
a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution
3
Q
why are buffers iimportant?
A
their ability to maintain constant pH conditions
4
Q
What do carbohydrates important for?
A
source of energy, structural support, surface of cell for recognition
5
Q
what are the 3 classes of carbohydrates?
A
monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides
6
Q
what are the major types of lipids?
A
fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids, steroids
7
Q
What are fats and oils made of?
A
3 fatty acids and glycerol
8
Q
what type of bonds do electrons make?
A
ionic, covalent, hydrogen, and van der Waal interactions
