Biochemistry Flashcards
Glycogen and starch are examples of a specific category of carbohydrates called __________.
complex carbohydrates
The sum of the protons and neutrons in an atom is called the __________.
atomic mass or mass number
Isotopes have different numbers of __________; thus they also have different __________.
neutrons; atomic masses
Cholesterol is an example of a __________, a specific category of lipids.
steroid
Triglycerides
are found in fat deposits (e.g., subcutaneous tissue around organs), and serve to protect and insulate body organs; they are the major source of stored energy in the body
Which of these factors will not increase the rate of a chemical reaction:
decreased temperature
Shell 1 of an atom can hold a maximum of __________ electron(s).
2
When a pair of electrons is shared equally between two atoms, the bond formed is called a(n):
nonpolar covalent bond
__________ are simple sugars containing between 3 and 7 carbon atoms.
Monosaccharides
The nucleotide chains of DNA are held together by:
hydrogen bonds
Vitamin D can be described as:
produced in the skin on exposure to UV radiation; necessary for normal bone growth and function
Which of these examples is a compound:
CH4
Which of the following is an example of an inorganic molecule:
sodium chloride
Atomic mass is equivalent to the number of __________ in an atom.
protons and neutrons
Enzymes are classified as:
functional proteins
