Definitions Pt4 Flashcards
1
Q
Nucleic acid
(DNA and
RNA)
A
Macromolecules that make up DNA and RNA. Contain the organism’s genetic information for making proteins.
2
Q
Double helix
A
DNA winds itself into this spiral stairwell/ladder formation
3
Q
Nitrogen base
A
the ladder rungs of a DNA double helix
4
Q
Phosphate, Sugar Backbone
A
The monomers that come together to form the outside posts of the DNA double helix ladder
Sugar= Deoxyribose
5
Q
Vitamins (C, D, K)
A
organic compounds used in the body for healing, clotting, growth, etc.(C, D, K)
6
Q
Minerals (Calcium and Iron)
A
an inorganic molecules that are used in cellular processes (calcium, potassium, etc.)
7
Q
Solution
A
A mixture of a combination of solids, liquids or gases.
- Solvent- A liquid or gas that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution
- Solute- what is dissolved in the solvent
8
Q
Organic
A
Molecules that contain carbon
