1.1 -1.2 Flashcards

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Properties of water?

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High specific heat capacity 
High latent heat of vaporization 
High density 
Cohesion and surface tension
Good solvent & helps in transport 
Amphoteric 
Reactivity
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How are charges distributed on a water molecule?

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It is unequal. Oxygen is slightly negative and hydrogen is slightly positive.
They are said to be polar.

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How is maltose formed?

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By two alpha glucose molecules in a condensation reaction

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How is sucrose formed?

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Alpha glucose and beta fructose molecules combined by a condensation reaction

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How is lactose formed?

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Glucose and galactose in a condensation reaction

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How is triglycerides formed?

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Molecule of glycerol condense and combines with 3 fatty acid molecules.

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What is good cholesterol and why?

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HDL

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What is bad cholesterol and why?

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LDL
They are saturated
They bind to receptor cells whilst circulating in the blood stream.
This cholesterol maybe deposited in artery walls forming artheromas

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Three main types of bonds which can be seen in tertiary structure?

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Hydrogen bonds
Ionic bonds
Di sulphide bonds

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