Bio2 Flashcards
1
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Most important thing about bio
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Structure is function
2
Q
Two parts of metabolism
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Energy release from Molecule breakdown (catabolism) and the construction of molecules from smaller ones (anabolism)
3
Q
IMFs or van der whaals forces
A
They determine physical state at a given temperature. LDFs are insignifiant in polar molecules and result from temporary dipoles. Hydrogen bonds, the most important in biological molecules, can be broken by high Températures. Water is the universal solvent cuz it forms hydrogen bonds easily.
4
Q
Properties of water
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Cant Education Add Oceans
5
Q
What cant double bonds rotate
A
They’re rigid
6
Q
Three types of RNA
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mRNA, tRNA and rRNA
