Life science T1 Flashcards

1
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monomer

A

basic building block of organic compound

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2
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isomer

A

molecule same chemical formula different structure

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3
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polymerization

A

monomers chemically combine to form polymer

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4
Q

groups of sugars containing six carbon atoms

A

hexose

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5
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any carb consisting of many carbohydrate

A

complex carbohydrates

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6
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three hexose sugars which are isomers of one another

A

glucose,fructose and galactose

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6
Q

glucose +glucose =
galactose + glucose
glucose + fructose =

A

maltose
lactose
sucrose

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6
Q

chemical formula of a pentose sugar

A

C5H10O5

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7
Q

two monosaccharides combine by and the molecules that result?

A

condensation,
water and

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8
Q

why are carbohydrates important?

A

Glucose is the primary energy source in cells and Gylcogen is also an important energy storage molecule. Carbohydrates also play a role in the structure of DNA and RNA

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8
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hydrolysis reaction in depth

A

hyrdolysis is the splitting apart of disacharides into two monomers using water because your body can only use it in its simplest form

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9
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test for sugar (glucose)

A

add glucose heat in water bath glucose is present if it turns red

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10
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test for starch

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add iodine solution to test solution if starch present it will go blue black

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11
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test for protein

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using sodium hydroxide and copper sulphate into test solution protein is present if color = violet/purple

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12
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vitamin definiton

A

vitamins are essential organic compounds needed by body in small amounts

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13
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how do vitamins regulate chemical reactions in cell

A

through interactions with important enzymes

14
Q

poor blood clotting
scurvy
rickets
night blindness
beri beri

A

K,C,D,A,B2

14
Q

why are minerals important

A

building materials for our bones, influencing muscle and nerve function, and regulating the body’s water balance

15
Q

difference between minerals and vitamins

A

your body needs larger amounts of minerals and smaller amounts of minerals

16
Q

components of all protein

A

nitrogen,carbon,hydrogen and oxygen

17
Q

minerals that are enzyme helpers

A

copper,magnesium and zinc

18
Q

difference between micro and macro nutrients

A

Macronutrients are big picture nutrition categories, such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Micronutrients are smaller nutritional categories, such as individual vitamins and minerals like calcium, zinc, and vitamin B-6.

19
Q

function of dna

A

contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive and reproduce.

20
Q

function of rna

A

storing and transferring genetic information

21
Q

purines

A

adenine and guamine

22
Q

what are nucleotides

A

a compound consisting of a nucleoside linked to a phosphate group. Nucleotides form the basic structural unit of nucleic acids such as DNA.

23
Q

what is the bond between a fatty acid and gylcerol called

A

esther link

24
Q

what are fats made up of

A

glycerol joined to three fatty acids

25
Q

how many amino acids in organisms

A

20

26
Q

types of proteins

A

fibrous
globular
conjugated

27
Q

fiborous protein

A

in form of long fibres and not very folded

28
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globular protein

A

these are folded into a more rounded shape

29
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conjugated proteins

A

proteins which have a non protein part attached

30
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inorganic substances

A

pure substances or compounds which are important for life and used to make organic compounds eg h20 and c02

31
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organic compounds

A

substances made by living organisms they all have carbon which is usally combined with hydrogen and oxygen eg: lipids vitamins minerals and fats etc

32
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importance of proteins

A

proteins are the most important structural components of the body, most hormones are proteins and all enzymes are proteins.

33
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importance of lipids

A

fats are a very good source of reserve energy, fats stored under skin provide insulation and fats form protective layers arounds vital organs

34
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macro nutrients

A

nitrogen, magnesium, calcium and sodium

35
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micronutrients

A

iron and iodine