biochem Flashcards
1
Q
carbohydrates
A
organic compounds with a 2 to 1 ratio hydrogan to oxygen
2
Q
lipids
A
fats,oils,wax
3
Q
proteins
A
made of amino acids
4
Q
nucleic acids
A
DNA RNA
5
Q
elements
A
one type of atom
6
Q
compounds
A
made of two or more different elements
7
Q
organic compounds
A
compounds which have carbon
8
Q
ions
A
net positive charge
9
Q
isotopes
A
element that contains equal number of protons but different number of neutrons
10
Q
chemical bonds
A
two elements bonding to create something new
11
Q
enzyme
A
speeds up reactions
12
Q
metabolism
A
chemical process that occurs in an living organism
13
Q
homeostasis
A
relatively stable equilibrium
14
Q
solution
A
like dissolves like
15
Q
acid
A
ph level below 7
