WEEK 4 AP1 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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What do buffer systems do?
A
Help regulate pH by converting strong acids or strong bases into weak acids or weak bases
2
Q
What does hydrophilic mean?
A
Attracts and interacts well with water
3
Q
What does hydrophobic mean?
A
Does not attract and interact well with water
4
Q
What are monosaccharides?
A
Simple sugars like glucose and fructose
5
Q
What are disaccharides?
A
Simple sugars are made by two monosaccharides by dehydration synthesis
6
Q
What are polysaccharides?
A
Complex sugars are made from ten to hundreds of monosaccharides by dehydration synthesis
7
Q
What are fatty acids?
A
The simplest lipids that can be either
saturated or unsaturated
8
Q
What are triglycerides?
A
Lipids that provide protection, insulation, and energy (either immediate or long-term)
9
Q
What are phospholipids?
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