The Body As A Whole Flashcards
What is a combination of two or more atoms?
Molecule
What is a small particle of an element that is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons
Atom
What type of chemical bond is the most stable and is formed when two or more atoms share electrons?
Covalent bond
Which chemical bond is considered electrically neutral because they have the same number of protons and electrons?
Polar covalent bond
Which chemical bond refers to when the atom is no longer electrically neutral because of the ratio of protons two electrons is no longer equal
Ionic bond
Process in which we convert the food we eat an air we breathe into the energy we need to function
Metabolism 
Chemical reaction that uses energy to build more complex molecules of carbs, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
Anabolism
Chemical reaction that releases energy as they break down complex compounds
Catabolism
What is the primary carrier of chemical energy in cells called?
ATP
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions, but are not consumed or altered in the process
Enzymes
What is tapwater considered if the pH is lower than 7
Acidic
What is tap water considered if the pH is higher than 7
Alkaline
Which compounds are chemical structures that do not have carbon and hydrogen atoms
Inorganic compounds
Which compounds are chemical structures I have carbon and hydrogen atoms
Organic compounds
What percentage of our body weight do carbohydrates make up?
2 to 3%
What percentage of our body weight is made up of lipids or fats?
10 to 12%