Quiz 1 (From Lect. 1) Flashcards
how do cells know what to do or how to behave?
cell signaling
what is cell signaling
process by which cells communicate with each other to coordinate various functions necessary for the body’s development, homeostasis, and response to external stimuli. This communication is essential for maintaining the organization and function of multicellular organisms
what is biochemistry
study of molecular basis of life
what are atoms
have an unequal number of protons and electrons resulting in no net charge
smallest units of ordinary matter that retains the chemical properties of that element
when are atoms the most stable
when outermost electron shell is full
what happens when the outermost electron shell is not full
chemically unstable
what is an uncharged atom
radical
what are ions
atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons resulting in a net positive or negative charge
first inner ion ring holds
2 es
second inner ring holds
8 e
third ring holds
18 e
fourth ring holds
32 e
what makes an ion a positive charge
when atomic shell loses electrons there are more protons than electrons
one for each unbalanced proton
what is a cation and an examplr
positive charged ion (Na+
what makes an ion a negatve charge
when electrons are added to the shell there are more electrons than protons
one for each extra electron
what is an anion and an example
negative charged ion (Cl-
what are common ions in the body and cochlea
Na+, K+, Cl-
describe electrolytes
facilitate conductance of electrical current
electrostatic attraction between +ve & -ve ions brings the particles together and creates an ionic compound, such as sodium chloride – NACL (salt)
derived from an atom by either losing or gaining electrons resulting in a charged entity
ion
what is a molecule
groups of atoms (2 or more) chemically bonded together representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction
smallest unit of a pure substance that has all of the properties of that substance
what is equal to the atomic number (Z)
of protons in the nucleus of the atom
what is an ex of molecules
water
2 hydrogen & 1 oxygen & together they make water (molecule)
single units of elements with no charge (neutral)
atoms
charged atoms or molecules due to the loss or gain of electrons.
ions
are combinations of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be either neutral or charged (if they form ionic compounds)
molecules
atoms are the building blocks of matter, ions are charged versions of these building blocks, and molecules are combinations of atoms bonded together
true
basic unit of matter
atom
gain/loss of electrons
ions
chemical bonds bw atoms
molecules
ex of atoms
H
O
ex of ions
sodium ion (Na+
Chloride ion (Cl-)
ex of molecules
Water (H₂O), Carbon dioxide (CO₂), Ammonium ion (NH₄⁺)
what are free radicals
atoms, molecules, or ions that contain an unpaired electron in their outermost shell, making them highly reactive and unstable.
why can free radicals easily engage in chemical reactions with other moleules? what is the result?
because of the unpaired e
resulting in the formation of new free radicals and leading to a chain reaction.
in humans, free O2 radicals are released from many processes of cell chemistry
too many damage other molecules over time, producing some aging effects and some cancers
true
what is a compound and an ex
reproducible no matter how many times you do it & you can break it down
combination of </= 2 elements with a chemical union and combine in a reproducible way
able to be converted into simpler forms by chemical means
ex: H2O can be converted to hydrogen and oxygen through heat
all compounds ae molecules but not all molecules are compounds
true
compounds are always consistent of atoms of different elements
molecules can consist of atoms of the same or different elements
what is a mixture
consists of two or more different elements and/or compounds physically intermingled
able to be separated into its components by physical means
retains many of the properties of its components
just like a mixed drink, you can separate all of the components
sugar & water, tea & sugar are good examples
what is a non-uniform mixture
Consists of two or more substances without fixed proportions and without chemical bonding
Each substance keeps its original properties
heterogeneous mixture, is a type of mixture in which the components are not evenly distributed throughout the mixture
what is a chemical bond
attraction bw atoms that allow the formation of chemical substances containing 2 or more atoms
what are covalent bonds
Bonding b/w nonmetals
not involved in durg receptor interaction
form when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.
Example: Carbon (C) and Oxygen (O)
C:H or C-H
covalent bond
holds together proteins, carbs, & lipids
strongest & most stable chemical bond
covalent bond
what is a hydrogen bond
between positive hydrogen atom and electronegative atom (oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur)
weakest
any molecule that has a hydrogen atom attached directly to oxygen or nitrogen is capable of this bonding
these molecules in hydrogen bonding have higher boiling points than similar sized molecules that do not have -O-H or an -N-H group
true
this bonding makes molecules sticker and more heat is needed to separate them
hydrogen bonding
Hydrogen bonds perform critical functions in the body, including:
Holding the two strands of the DNA double helix together
Holding polypeptides together
Helping enzymes bind to their substrate
Helping antibodies bind to their antigen
Helping transcription factors bind to each other
Helping transcription factors bind to DNA
what is ionic bonding
bond bw metal and nonmetal
atoms that have excess electrons (negatively charged atom) are attracted to atoms with deficiency of electrons (positively charged atom)
most effective force in attracting drug molecules to a receptor site
stronger than hydrogen bonds but weaker than covalent bonds
ionic bonds
ex of ionic bonds
Sodium (Na) (alkaline metal) and Chlorine (Cl) = Ionic Bond
Chlorine atom takes an electron from the sodium atom converting the atoms into ions (Na+) and (Cl-), which are now held together by their opposite electrical charge
what is a van der waals bond
when they get too close they repel; when they get further away they attract
these are attractive/repulsive residual forces that occur bw molecules or atomic groups that don’t arise from covalent bone, electrostatic interaction of ions, or ionic groups with one another or with a neutral molecule
most common bond bw atoms
weaker than covalent, ionic or hydrogen bonds
operate only when molecules pass very close ot each other
van der waals
provide a weak force for some drugs and their receptors
van der waals
The bigger the atom or molecule the smaller the Van der Waals’ force
false
What is an oxidation/reduction reaction
family of reactions that are concerned with the transfer of electrons
there is no oxidation reaction without a reduction reaction happening at the same time
loss of electrons = oxidation
gain of electrons = reduction
aka redox
you cannot have one without the other
redox reaction