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Module 1 Flashcards

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1
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3 ways biochemists study biological organisms

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1) relationship between structure and function of biomolecules
2) chemical reaction of organisms (metabolism)
3) communication within and among organisms

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Definition of Biochemistry

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how properties of organisms relate to their molecules; Chemistry of life

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3
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Another name for Fireflies

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Lightning Bug

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4
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Is Li an element common in biological organisms

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No

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Bulk vs Trace elements examples

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Bulk: (C, O, N, S, H, Na, P, S, Cl, K, Ca)
Trace: (Mg, Cr, Fe, V, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Se, Mo, I, W)

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Different bond angles

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Linear (180) *Carbon dioxide

Trigonal Planar (120)

Trigonal Pyramidal (107.5) *Nitrogen atoms

Tetrahedral (109.5)

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Medium of life

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Water

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8
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Are transitional metals commonly found in biological organisms

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yes, they are trace elements

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9
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Angle of water

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bent shape, 104.5

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10
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T or F
water can make up 85% (by mass) of a living organism

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T; two components of water makes up 70% or more of living things

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T or F
Large elements tend to make the strongest covalent bonds

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F; smaller elements tend to make stronger due to significant overlap

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Organic Chemistry vs Inorganic Chemistry

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Organic Chemistry: study of carbon-based compounds
Inorganic Chemistry: study of all other compounds, including metals, minerals, and other non-organic compounds

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is H20 an organic molecule

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No, no carbon

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14
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is CO2 organic compounds

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Yes

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C100H202 organic?

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yes

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16
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Describe some characteristics of Carbon

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  • 4 valence electrons
  • forms long bonds (polymers)
  • forms rings
  • forms double and triple bonds
  • bonds with other atoms (NOH)
17
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Polymers

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long chains of carbon

18
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Alkane

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Straight chains compounds with only C and H atoms

19
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1 carbon alkane

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methane
Chemical: CH4
Condensed: CH4

20
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2 carbon alkane

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Ethane
Chemical: C2H6
Condensed: CH3CH3

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3 carbon alkane

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Propane
Chemical: CH3H8
Condensed: CH3CH2CH3

22
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4 carbon alkane

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Butane
Chemical: CH4H10
Condensed: CH3CH2CH2CH3

23
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5 carbon alkane

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Pentane
Chemical:C5H12
Condensed: CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3

24
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Chemical Formula and Condensed for 6-carbon alkane, hexane

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Chemical: C6H14
Condensed: CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3

25
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Ways to draw Organic Molecules

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1) Chemical Formulas
2) Condensed Formula
3) Kukule or Structural Formulas
4) Line bond Formulas

26
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Functional group

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Specific arrangement of atoms; define chemistry of molecule and control properties of compound

27
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What functional groups are found in glycine?

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Carboxylic acid and amine

28
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Supramolecular complex

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two or more macromolecules to form a larger complex (e.g. cell wall.

29
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Monomer of proteins

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Amino acids

30
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Monomer CHO

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sugar/monosaccharide

31
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Monomer of DNA

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nucleotide

32
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Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes

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Prokaryotes–> simple structure with no organelles
Eukaryotes–> true nucleus and organelles; larger than prokaryotes

33
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Bacteria vs Archaea

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Bacteria and Archaea are both simple cells with no organelle structure

Archaea live in extreme conditions such as hot springs and arctic

34
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Function of mitochondria

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powerhouse of cell; produces ATP

35
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Function of lysosomes

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degrade macromolecules (protein, lipid, carbohydrates, nucleic acid) into smaller pieces; organelle has acidic pH

36
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Function of vacuoles

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has digestive enzymes to degrade proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids, and function as storage center

37
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Energy molecule produced by mitochondria

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate )

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