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Inorganic Chemistry Flashcards

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1
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State 2 processes that remove carbon dioxide from the body

A

Increasing breathing rates
Kidneys

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2
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How are peroxides produced in the body

A

Metabolisms

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3
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Which organelle breaks down peroxides

A

Liver

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4
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Phosphates are found in phospholipids and…

A

DNA

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5
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Define a ‘co-factor’

A

A non-protein compound that binds with an enzyme or other protein molecules

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6
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Where is proteins mainly found?

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Hair, skin and nails

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7
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Where do plants get nitrates from?

A

Soil

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8
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How do plants make amino acids?

A

Taking nitrates from soil

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9
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Why is having too much carbon dioxide in the body harmful

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It will form carbonic acid

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10
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State if the phospholipid head is hydrophilic or hydrophobic?

A

Hydrophilic

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11
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State the three elements that are found in a basic amino acid ?

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Nitrogen, carbon and hydrogen

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12
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Define vasodilation?

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The dilation of blood vessels which decrease blood pressure

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13
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Which inorganic compound contributes to vasodilation?

A

Nitric acid

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14
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If someone had low levels of magnesium how could they increase it?

A

Take supplements

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15
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What is the normal pH range of blood in the arteries?

A

Between 7.35 and 7.45

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16
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How does respiration affect blood pH?

A

releases CO₂ which combines with water to form carbonic acid, lowering blood pH.

17
Q

How does the body respond to acidic blood?

A

By increasing breathing rate to release CO₂
kidneys removing acid and excreting it in urine

18
Q

What role do the kidneys play in blood pH regulation?

A

The kidneys remove acid
excrete it in urine
and produce bicarbonate which is alkaline

19
Q

Which organ regulates blood pH faster, lungs or kidneys?

A

The lungs act faster, while the kidneys take longer but have lasting effects

20
Q

What is nitric oxide?

A

A vasodilator

21
Q

How does nitric oxide affect blood vessels?

A

It relaxes muscles of blood vessels, causing them to widen

22
Q

What is the effect of nitric oxide on blood flow?

A

It increases blood flow

23
Q

How does nitric oxide influence blood pressure

A

It lowers blood pressure

24
Q

How does magnesium help with energy levels?

A

Reduces tiredness and fatigue

25
Q

What role does magnesium play in the body?

A

supports healthy muscles and contributes to healthy bones and teeth.

26
Q

Which foods are rich in magnesium?

A

Dark chocolate, avocado, nuts, and bananas

27
Q

Why is magnesium important for plants?

A

Magnesium is needed for chlorophyll production in plants

28
Q

What is metabolism?

A

The chemical process that occur within living organism to maintain life

29
Q

What harmful byproduct is produced during metabolism

A

Peroxides

30
Q

How are peroxides broken down in the body?

A

In the liver into water and oxygen

31
Q

What is the role of nitrates in organisms

A

They are essential for plant growth
Source of nitrogen for proteins and chlorophyll production

32
Q

What ions can plants take up for nitrogen?

A

Plants can take up both nitrate ions and ammonium ions.

33
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Why do plants need nitrate and ammonium ions?

A

These ions provide nitrogen for plants to make amino acids.

34
Q

What process do amino acids support in plants?

A

Amino acids are used for protein synthesis.

35
Q

Do plants have preferences for nitrate or ammonium ions?

A

Some plants prefer one type of ion over the other.

36
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What is the main protein found in nails, skin, and hair?

A

Cysteine is the main protein in nails, skin, and hair.

37
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What role do methionine and cysteine play in the body?

A

play a critical role in metabolism.

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