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Matter

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Anything that takes up space & has mass.

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Elements

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Cannot be broken down into other substances by chemical reactions.

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Compound

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2 or more elements combined in a fixed ratio.
­e.g.: Na + Cl NaCl (table salt)

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4 elements that make up 96% of living matter

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Carbon - C
* Oxygen - O
* Hydrogen - H
* Nitrogen – N (often limiting in plants)

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CHNOPS

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorous, Sulfur

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Atoms

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the smallest unit having the properties of an element

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Composition of atoms

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in the nucleus there is protons and neutrons. Protons- positively charged
neutrons- no charge
Electrons- (negatively charge) orbit nucleus in electron cloud

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Atomic number vs. Atomic mass

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Atomic number = number of protons
­ Atomic mass = number of protons + neutrons

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Isotopes

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different atomic forms of same element. Same number of protons BUT different numbers of neutrons.

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Electrons energy levels

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Lowest energy: shell closest to the nucleus.
­ Electron can absorb energy, “bumping” electron into a higher shell.
­ Electron will then give up energy by “falling” back to its original level/shell.

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Electron shells

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1st shell holds 2 electrons (1s orbital)
­ 2nd shell holds 8 electrons (2s + 2p orbitals)
­ 3rd shell holds 8 electrons (2s + 2p orbitals)

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Valence electrons and valence shell

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electrons located in the valence shell (the outermost shell).

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Chemical bonds

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The exchanging and sharing of electrons between atoms.

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Covalent bonds

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Sharing of a pair of valence electrons between 2 atoms

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Electronegativity

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affinity for electrons, an inherent property of each type of atom. Electronegativity increases bottom to top in a column and left to right in a row.

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Polar covalent bond

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occur between elements with different electronegativity. Water molecule.

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Nonpolar covalent bond

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occurs between elements that have the same electronegativity. Much weaker than covalent bonds.

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Ionic bonds

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attraction that occurs between oppositely charged ions. One atom actually strips an electron completely away from its partner because their electronegativity is so different

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Cation

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Positive charge ion

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anion

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Negative charge ion

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Hydrogen bonds

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The attraction between a partial positive and partial
negative is a hydrogen bond.

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Van Der Waals

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a weak attraction when atoms are so close that outer electron shells barely touch…Hot spots of + or - charge

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Cohesion

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Hydrogen bonds cause water molecules to stay close to each other

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Surface tension

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a measure of how difficult it is to stretch or break the surface of a liquid

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Adhesion
Clinging of one substance to another
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Temperature
the average kinetic energy of the molecules in a body of matter, regardless of the volume.
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Specific heat
the amount of heat that must be absorbed or lost for 1g of that substance to change temperature 1oC.
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Heat of Vaporization (HoV)
Energy needed to go from liquid to a gas
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Solvent
The dissolving agent of a solution (water)
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Solution
a liquid that is a homogenous mixture of two or more substances (salt water)
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Solute
the substance that is dissolved (salt)
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Aqueous solution
water is the solvent.
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pH of 0-6
Acidic
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pH of 8-14
basic
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water pH
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Hydrocarbons
HYDROCARBONS ARE NOT PREVALENT IN LIVING ORGANISM.
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Isomers
COMPOUNDS THAT HAVE THE SAME MOLECULAR FORMULA BUT DIFFERENT STRUCTURES AND DIFFERENT PROPERTIES.
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Structural Isomers
DIFFER IN THE COVALENT ARRANGEMENTS OF THEIR ATOMS. (Pentane and 2-methylbutane)
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Enantiomers
Molecules that are mirror images of each other but aren't the same.
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geometric Isomers
ALL HAVE THE SAME COVALENT PARTNERSHIPS BUT THEY DIFFER IN THEIR SPATIAL ARRANGEMENTS
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Cis-
on the same side
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Trans-
on opposite sides
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7 functional groups
Hydroxyl- polar covalent, end in OL Carbonyl- end of carbon skeleton carboxyl- found in carboxylic acids. amino- acts as a base since It can accept H+, part of all amino acids. sulfhydryl- Helps stabilize the structure of some proteins phosphate- valence of phosphorus=5, ATP, -OH ionizes to -O methyl- not reactive like 1-6,
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Dehydration Reaction
A bond forms between 2 monomers
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Hydrolysis
the chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.
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Carboydrates
Sugars, -ose endings, Monosaccharides (3-7 carbons. * Disaccharides (double sugars- 2 monosaccharides) * Polysaccharides (polymers of many sugars)
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Chitin
Used to build insects exoskeletons
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Splenda
zero-calorie sugar substitute
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Lipids
Large molecules constructed from 2 kinds of smaller molecules. Hydrophobic compounds. NONPOLAR
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Fats
Triacylglycerol or Triglycerides: 3 fatty acids attached to glycerol. Can vary in length
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Saturated fatty acids
No double bonds between carbon atoms composing tail - there are as many H as possible bonded to the carbon skeleton. together tightly. (high melting point)
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Unsaturated fatty acids
Have one or more double bonds in the tail. Number and locations of double bonds can vary. Kinked tails don't pack as tightly. (low melting point)
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Phospholipids
Major component of cell membranes. Not energy storage. At the surface of a cell, phospholipids are arranged in a double layer (lipid bilayer).
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Phospholipids in cells
The tails point toward the interior of the membrane, away from the aqueous solution (water).
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HDL (high density lipoprotein)
good cholesterol
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LDL (low density lipoprotein)
bad cholesterol
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Enzymatic Proteins
Selective acceleration of chemical reactions
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Defensive protein
protection against disease
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storage protein
storage of amino acids
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transport protein
transpiration of substances
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r group
the side chain determines the unique characteristics of the particular amino acid
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MVLLITTPH
Methionine * Valine * Leucine * Lysine * Isoleucine * Tryptophan * Threonine * Phenylalanine * Histidine (Human infants) Mid Valley Little League is taking the Plate Home
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polypeptides
A polypeptide is a strand of amino acids covalently bonded to each other. They fold.
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Nucleic Acids
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) allow living organisms to reproduce from one generation to the next.
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Nucleotide
the monomer of nucleic acids.
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Primary Structure
comprised of a linear chain of amino acids. Unique sequence of amino acids.
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Secondary Structure
The folding of a polypeptide chain due to hydrogen bonds. contains regions of amino acid chains that are stabilized by hydrogen bonds from the polypeptide backbone.
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Tertiary Structure
Chemical interactions between parts of the polypeptide determines how the protein folds.
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Quaternary Structure
Interaction of more than one polypeptide chain. the association of several protein chains or subunits into a closely packed arrangement
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Hydrophobic interactions
nonpolar side chains usually cluster at the core of the protein
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Denaturation
Proteins structure can be altered. by numerous conditions: environmental such as TEMP and pH
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Why do cells have a large surface era?
- Cells are sites of a lot of chemical activity - Cells rely on the passage of nutrients, oxygen, and wastes into and out of its cytoplasm through the plasma membrane - Cells can only increase in size to a certain extent - The rate substances are taken into and removed from the cell depends on surface area - If cells were big, portions of it would not receive adequate nutrients or waste would build up
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plasma membrane
barrier to passage of most molecules. Selective, regulated permeability.
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Cytosol
semifluid jellylike substance inside the plasma membrane.
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Chromosomes
carry genes in the form of DNA
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Ribosomes
complexes that make proteins
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Prokaryotes
-Generally smaller than Eukaryotes -DNA concentrated in Nucleoid -lacks membrane enclosed organelles “pre kernel”-DNA is concentrated in a nonmembrane bound region. - Domains= Bacteria and Archaea - “True” bacteria, blue-green alga
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Eukaryotes
“true kernel.” DNA is in a membrane bound nucleus - “kernel” = nucleus - Domain Eukarya = animals, plants, fungi, true algae, protists.
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Plant vs. Animal cells
Most organelles and structures are found in both plant and animal cells Animal cells have the following organelles that plant cells do NOT have * Lysosomes * Centrioles * Flagella Plant cells have the following organelles that animal cells do NOT have * Chloroplasts * Central vacuole * Cell wall with plasmodesmata
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Nucleus
Contains most of the genes in eukaryotic cells.
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Chromatin
the complex of DNA associated with its proteins (histones).
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vesicles
small membrane “sac” used to carry proteins from one organelle to another
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Endoplasmic reticulum
-Endoplasmic = cytoplasm; reticulum= network (Latin) -A membranous network within the cytoplasm -Consists of membranous tubules and sacs called cisternae -The ER membrane separates its internal compartment (lumen) from the cytosol. -The ER is continuous with the nuclear envelope -2 types of ER- smooth and rough
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Smooth ER
Cytoplasmic surface lacks ribosomes
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Golgi apparatus
Functions like a warehouse; receiving, sorting, shipping and some manufacturing
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Lysosomes
An acidic membrane- enclosed bag of hydrolytic enzymes. Cells use lysosomes to digest macromolecules and parts of damaged cells.
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Phagocytosis
Process of engulfing food particles
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Autophagy
Recycling the cell's own organic material
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Vacuoles
Membrane-bound sacs within the cell that are larger than vesicles.
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Mitochondria
Convert energy to forms the cell can use. Sites of cellular respiration - a process that generates ATP.
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Chloroplast
Specialized members of a family of plant organelles called plastids. (Responsible for Photosynthesis)
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Cytoskeleton
“Skeleton” and “muscles” of the cell. Necessary for strength, rigidity, force and/or motility.
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Motility
Allows cells to move other proteins around
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Microtubules
Straight,hollowrods composed of tubulin. MTOC- Microtubule Organizing Center
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Centrosomes and centrioles
In animal cells, microtubules grow out from centrosomes (located near nucleus). Before an animal cell divides, the centrioles replicate.
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Cilia and Flagella
These are extensions from some cells. Bending results from microtubules sliding past each other, driven by motor protein dynein.
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Microfilaments
Composition: rod composed of globular protein actin. Motor- Myosin Microfilament functions: -Reinforce microvilli -Amoeboid movement -Cytoplasmic streaming -Muscle contraction
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Intermediate Filaments
Composition: rope-like filaments composed of fibrous proteins. Function is strictly structural No motors
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Cell walls
Only found in plants, fungi, some protists, and prokaryotes
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Extracellular Matrix (ECM)
Structure: interlocked extracellular fibers made of proteins, polysaccharides, glycoproteins, etc. Most abundant glycoprotein is collagen Collagen forms strong fibers outside the cells 1/2 total protein in human body is collagen
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Tight Junctions
barrier to passage of fluid between adjacent cells.
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Desmosomes
mechanical cell-cell attachments
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gap junctions
cytoplasmic continuity between adjacent cells, passage of molecules

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