Weeks 0-6 Flashcards
Are covalent bonds stronger or weaker than non-covalent bonds?
Covalent bonds»_space;> non covalent bonds
What are ionic bonds?
They involve the complete transfer (either gain or loss) of electrons between two opposite charged ions
Why do hydrogen bonds occur?
Due to the attraction of positively charged H atoms to negatively charged atoms
What happens to H bonds when mixed with water?
H bonds are weakened by water as water competes for H bond interactions
Define Van der waals forces?
They are weak electrostatic interactions (either attraction or repulsion) between atoms due to polarity
How do hydrophobic forces occur?
Due to the attraction between non polar molecules and the exclusion of water
What are the weakest chemical bonds?
Van der Waal forces
Which type of bond requires the most energy to break?
Covalent bonds
What are the subunits and macromolecule of carbohydrates?
Subunit = Monosaccharide
Macromolecule = Polysaccharide
What is the bond between each unit of a carbohydate?
Glycosidic bond
What are the subunits and macromolecule of protein?
Subunit = Amino acid
Macromolecule = Polypeptide
What is the bond between each unit of a protein?
Peptide (covalent) bond
What are the subunits and macromolecule of nucleic acid?
Subunit = nucleotide
Macromolecule = nucleic acid
What is the bond between each unit of a nucleic acid?
Phosphodiester bond
What are the subunits and macromolecule of fats?
Subunit = Fatty acid
Macromolecule = Triglyceride, cholesterol
What is the bond between each unit of a fats?
Ester bond
What are these structures?
What are these structures?
Amino acid
What are these structures?
Nucleic acid
*Phosphate group + sugar + nitrogenous base
What are these structures?
List the functions of carbohydrates?
SACS
- Storage in the form of glycogen
- Metabolism to produce energy (ATP) by glycolysis
- Conversion to fatty acids and triglycerides for long-term storage
- Synthesis of other cellular components, such as the cell membrane
List the functions of proteins?
SCRAP
- Providing structure and support (e.g. actin and tubulin)
- Catalysing metabolic reactions (e.g. enzymes)
- Regulating cell signalling and transmitting signals (e.g. hormones)
- Acting as transport or storage molecules (e.g. albumin)
- Providing protection and defence (e.g. antibodies)
What can amino acids exist as and where are they common?
Amino acids can exist as 2 isomers:
L isomers are common in proteins found in humans
D isomers are common in the cell wall of microbes
What are the main classes of nucleic acids?
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Ribonucleic acid (RNA)