Units 1 & 2 Bio Flashcards

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organic molecule

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contain multiple carbon and hydrogen atoms. They make up living things.

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monosaccharide

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monomers of carbohydrates are simple sugars called _____________. ; examples include glucose, frucose and galactose.

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polysaccharide

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storage of carbohydrates in plants

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monomer

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the smaller units, or _______, bond together to form larger molecules.

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polymer

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the larger molecules formed from monomers are called ________.

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subunit

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a protein ________ is a polypeptide chain or single protein molecule that assembles with others to form a protein complex.

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carbohydrate

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quick energy

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simple carbohydrate

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-super fast energy
-fruit/candy
-benedict’s test

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complex carbohydrate

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-pastas or breads
-iodine test
-monomer glucose

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lipid

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Lipids= Fats; stored energy, support and insulation

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insulation

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layers of thick skin which stops the flow of heat from body part is called __________.

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iodine test

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the test for complex carbohydrates

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benedicts test

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the test for simple carbohydrates

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glycogen

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-storage of carbohydrates in animals (muscles and liver)

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cellulose

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-cell walls of plant cells
-support
-cellu”lose” = carbohydrate

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glucose

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protein

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  1. build and repair body tissue
    2.fights diseases (antibodies)
    3.sends messages (hormones)
    4.control reactions (enzymes)
    5.maintains and helps homeostasis
    6.controls blood sugar
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amino acid

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_______ _____ are molecules used by all living things to make proteins.

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biurets test

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the test for proteins.

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nucleic acid

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controls genetic information; makes proteins to create traits

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nucleotide

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a ___________ is an organic compound made up of three subunits.

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enzyme

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are proteins; so they’re made of amino acids they are also catalysts

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catalyst

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Temperature, pH, and the concentration of substrates usually tend to catalyze chemical reactions.

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optimum

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the most favorable condition for the growth and reproduction of an organism.

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denature
temperature damage can _______ an enzyme permanently; they are no longer active and they can't function.
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substrate
Enzymes have a specifically shaped area, called an active site, where items can bind. It’s very specific because the active site is specifically shaped for the ________ that binds there.
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active site
Each __________ can only fit a specific Substrate or Substrates. ; part of the enzyme where the substrate binds and causes a chemical reaction to occur.
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reactant
the substances which participate in a chemical reaction, are called _____.
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product
end substances after a biological process has occurred.
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independent variable
variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure.
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dependent variable
what you measure in the experiment and what is affected during the experiment.
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control
a group in the experiment which a variable is not being tested.
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pH
The ____ is used to tell how acidic or basic a solution is.
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neutral
have a pH of 7 and are not acidic or basic
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acid
substances that break apart in water to form a hydrogen ion (h+)
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base
substances that break apart in water to form a hydroxide ion (OH+)
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ion
An ____ is an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge.
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cation
an ion with positive charge is called _______.
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anion
an ion with negative charge; meaning it has more electrons than protons.