Human Chemistry 5 (Enzymes, Organic, Inorganic Compounds) Flashcards
1
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Enzymes function:
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Act as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions
2
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The chemical names if enzymes usually end in?
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Suffix: -ASE
3
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Define Compound:
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Complex molecules formed of at least 2 DIFFERENT elements
N,O,H
4
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What are the 2 types of Compouds?
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Organic and Inorganic Compounds
5
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Define Organic compound:
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Compounds that contain Hydrogen and Carbon as the primary atoms
6
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All Organic Compounds in the HUMAN body contain:
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Carbon
Hydrogeb
Oxygen
7
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The 4 MAIN Organic Compounds in the human body are?
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Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
8
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Define Inorganic Compounds:
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Lacking BOTH Carbon& Hydrogen as their primary atoms
9
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Examples of Inorganic Compounds are:
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Water
Gases (O2, Carbon Dioxide)
Electrolytes
(Sodium NA+, Chlorine Cl-, Potassium K+)
