Unit Two Biochemistry Flashcards
1
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matter
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_anything that takes up space !
2
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atoms
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basic unit of matter
3
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ions,
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A charged atom i
4
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isotopes
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atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons.
5
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carbon
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the symbol is C
6
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element
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Element → pure substance that is made up of compounds
7
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hydrogen
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the symbol is H
8
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oxygen
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the symbol is O
9
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nitrogen
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the symbol is N
10
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compounds
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A substance formed when two or more
elements are chemically bonded together _____
11
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molecules
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A molecule is the smallest part of a compound)
12
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covalent bonds
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sharing of electrons to form an electrical attraction between atoms.
13
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dehydration synthesis
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Water is removed resulting in a covalent bond between the 2 molecules.
14
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hydrolysis (split)
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process where molecules are broken apart
15
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inorganic compounds
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Made by organisms
