Intro and Biomolecules Flashcards

1
Q

What are the colours for atoms in ball and stick formulas?

A
O - red
C - grey/black
H - white
N - blue
S - yellow
P - orange
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2
Q

An acyl group is a ______ that loses is OH group.

A

Oxoacid

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3
Q

Under most biological conditions, carboxylic acids exists as…

A

carboxylate ions

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4
Q

Under most biological conditions, amines exist as…

A

ammonium ions

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5
Q

Define residue.

A

Monomer that is PART OF a larger molecule.

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6
Q

A single water molecule can theoretically form how many hydrogen bonds?

A

4

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7
Q

In what form does water ALWAYS form all 4 hydrogen bonds?

A

Ice (crystal lattice)

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8
Q

What are the 3 electrostatic forces?

A
  • ionic iteractions
  • hydrogen bonds
  • van der Waals
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9
Q

What are the two most numerous type of bonds?

A

Hydrogen bonds and van der Waals

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