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
2
Q
An acyl group is a ______ that loses is OH group.
A
Oxoacid
3
Q
Under most biological conditions, carboxylic acids exists as…
A
carboxylate ions
4
Q
Under most biological conditions, amines exist as…
A
ammonium ions
5
Q
Define residue.
A
Monomer that is PART OF a larger molecule.
6
Q
A single water molecule can theoretically form how many hydrogen bonds?
A
4
7
Q
In what form does water ALWAYS form all 4 hydrogen bonds?
A
Ice (crystal lattice)
8
Q
What are the 3 electrostatic forces?
A
- ionic iteractions
- hydrogen bonds
- van der Waals
9
Q
What are the two most numerous type of bonds?
A
Hydrogen bonds and van der Waals