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Study Guide B pt 2 Flashcards

1
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What is a polar molecule?

A

a molecule with a slightly positively charged region and a slightly negatively charged region

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2
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Explain why water is a polar molecule.

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the oxygen nucleus pulls the electrons in the molecule more strongly than the hydrogen atoms. The hydrogen atoms have a slight positive charge and the oxygen atom has a slight negative charge.

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3
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What is a hydrogen bond?

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an attraction between a slightly positive hydrogen and a slightly negative atom

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4
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Describe where a hydrogen bond can form among water molecules.

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between the slightly positive hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the slightly negative oxygen atom of another water molecule.

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5
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describe high specific heat

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a large amount of energy is needed to produce an increase in water temperature; water resists changes in temperature

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6
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describe cohesion

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water molecules “stick” to each other

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7
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describe adhesion

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water molecules “stick” to other substances

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What is the difference between a solvent and a solute?

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a solvent is present in greater concentration and dissolves the solute

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9
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What types of substances dissolve easily in water?

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polar molecules and ions

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10
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What types of substances do not dissolve easily in water?

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Nonpolar molecules (such as fats & oils)

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11
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Effect an acid has on H+ concentration in a solution

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increases H+ concentration

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12
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Effect a base has on H+ concentration in a solution

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decreases H+ concentration

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13
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Effect an acid has on pH

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lower pH

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14
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Effect a base has on pH

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raise pH

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15
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define solution

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a homogeneous mixture of substanes

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16
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define solvent

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substance present in greater amount in which other substances dissolve

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17
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define solute

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substance that dissolves in a solvent

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18
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Why is carbon often called the building block of life?

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carbon atoms are the basis of the molecules that make up most living things

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19
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What ability allows carbon atoms to form a large number of molecules?

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carbon atoms can form covalent bonds with up to four other atoms, including other carbon atoms

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20
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function of carbohydrates

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broken down as a source of chemical energy (short term energy); part of cell structure

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21
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function of lipids

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broken down as a source of chemical energy (long term energy); part of cell structure

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22
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function of proteins

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many functions, including movement, transport, chemical catalysts

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23
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function of nucleic acids

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store genetic information, build proteins

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24
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examples of carbohydrates

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sugars, starches, cellulose

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25
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examples of lipids

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fats, oils, phospholipids

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26
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examples of proteins

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enzymes, hemoglobin

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27
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examples of nucleic acids

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DNA, RNA

28
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What determines a protein’s structure and function?

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The order of amino acids and interactions between amino acids (hydrogen bonds + sulfer-sulfer bonds)

29
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What are nucleic acids made of?

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Nucleotides, which are composed of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen-containing base

30
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The prefix mono- means “one,” and the prefix poly- means “many.” How are these meanings related to the terms monomer and polymer?

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a monomer is a single subunit; a polymer is a molecule made of many monomers

31
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define reactants

A

substances that are changed during a chemical reactions

32
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define products

A

substances made by a chemical reaction

33
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What causes chemical bonds to break during a reaction?

A

the addition of energy to the reactants

34
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What is bond energy?

A

the energy required to break a bond between 2 atoms

35
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In a chemical equation, what symbol is used to show that a chemical reaction goes in both directions?

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one arrow on top of another, pointing in opposite directions

36
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When does a chemical reaction reach equilibrium?

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when a reaction takes place at equal rates in both directions

37
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The bond energy of the reactants and products determines whether …

A

energy will be released or absorbed during a chemical reaction

38
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before a chemical reaction can start, _____ must be absorbed by reactants.

A

energy

39
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What is the amount of energy that must be absorbed to start a reaction called?

A

activation energy

40
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In an exothermic reaction, the products have …

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a lower bond energy than the reactants. overall, energy is released.

41
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In an endothermic reaction, the products have …

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a higher bond energy than the reactants. Overall, energy is absorbed.

42
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A chemical reaction changes ______ into ______.

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reactants into products

43
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analogy for activation energy example

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the energy it takes to get out of bed in the morning before you can start your day.

44
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The term equilibrium is based on two Latin roots that mean “equal” and “balance.” How do these meanings tell you the meaning of equilibrium in a chemical reaction?

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The reactants and products formed equally; the reaction is in a balanced state.

45
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The prefix exo- means “out,” and the prefix endo- means “in.” What do these prefixes tell you about exothermic and endothermic reactions?

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Energy goes out of an exothermic reaction and goes into an endothermic reaction.

46
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What is activation energy?

A

the amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction.

47
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A catalyst _____ activation energy.

A

lowers

48
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main functions of catalysts

A
  • catalysts decrease activation energy for a chemical reaction
  • catalysts increase the rate of a chemical reaction
49
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detail about another characteristic of catalysts

A

catalysts are neither reactants nor products because they are not changed or used up

50
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When a catalyst is present, more/less activation energy is needed to start a chemical reaction.

A

less activation energy

51
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Why are enzymes necessary?

A

because reactions in organisms have to occur at a low temperature (body temp), with low concentrations of reactants and at a high rate.

52
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How does the structure of enzymes affect their function?

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if structure changes, substrates will not be able to bind an enzyme’s active sites

53
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Lock and key model for enzymes

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only certain substrates bind to an enzyme’s active sites; when bound to the enzyme the chemical reaction can occur

54
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Important factors in enzyme structure

A

order of amino acids and hydrogen bonding between the amino acids

55
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How do enzymes weaken the bonds in substrates?

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the enzyme’s shape changes slightly, which strains the bonds inside the substrate. the strain on the bonds weakens them.

56
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The word catalyst comes from the Greek word meaning “to dissolve.” How does this definition relate to the meaning of catalyst?

A

A catalyst “dissolves” or “gets rids of” some of the activation energy needed to start a reaction.

57
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How are substrates like keys and enzymes like locks?

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specific substrates fit exactly into the active sites for specific enzymes, in a similar way that only a certain key will open any given lock

58
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Why is the size of a cell important when looking at surface area?

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cells need a high surface area to volume ratio because of food, waste, and metabolic reactions

59
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Why is the cell membrane described using the fluid mosaic model?

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fluid means moving and that relates to the cell membrane

60
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water is ____ , oil is ________, and phospholipids are _______.

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hydrophilic; hydrophobic; amphiphilic

61
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How is cholesterol used by cells?

A

cholesterol can function to connect phosopholipids to keep them from getting too warm

62
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What is the difference between peripheral and integral proteins?

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integral proteins are embedded in the membrane, whereas peripheral proteins are on the surface of the membrane

63
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name 1 integral protein

A

channel proteins

64
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name 1 peripheral protein

A

receptor/signal proteins

65
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When carbohydrates bind to proteins, they are known as …

A

glycoproteins

66
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When carbohydrates bind to lipids, they are known as…

A

glycolipids

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