Basic Bio Concepts
______________ determines function
Structure
Strongest chemical bond
Covalent Bond
A monomer of a carb
Monosaccharide
A monomer of a Protein
Amino Acid
What interaction allows lipids to aggregate
Hydrophobic interaction
Cellular organization, Ordered complexity, Sensitivity, Reproduction, Energy utilization, Homeostasis, and Evolution represent _________
Characteristics of Life
Element that has an atomic mass of 23 and 12 neutrons. What is the atomic number?
11
Molar Ratio of Carbohydrates
1:2:1
Catalysis, Defense, Transport, Support, Motion, Regulation, and Storage represent what?
Functions of Proteins
Which lipids make up the cell membrane?
Phospholipids
Reaction that links together monomers
Dehydration Reaction
Most electronegative atoms?
Oxygen & Nitrogen
O & N
Specific covalent bond that holds monosaccharides together
Glycosidic Linkage
Specific covalent bond that holds amino acids together
Polypeptide bond
Structure of a Triglyceride
A glycerol head and 3 fatty acids tails
Adding water to a polymer
Hydrolysis Reaction
Non-polar molecules in water behave a certain way because they are ________?
Hydrophobic
Energy Storage & Structural Support
Protein structure that experiences multiple intermolecular forces
(i.e. ionic bonding, hydrophobic, Van der waals)
Tertiary Structure
What does it mean when a lipid is unsaturated?
There are double bonds between carbon-carbon in fatty acid tails
Life is subject to ____&____ laws
Chemical & Physical Laws
A 2+ cation ion has an atomic mass of 39 and 19 protons. How many electrons are there?
17 electrons
What are examples of energy storage and structural support carbohydrates in plants?
Energy = Starch
Support = Cellulose
What 4 groups are Amino Acids composed of.
(Can draw the structure or name them)
Amino Groups, Side Chains (R groups), Carboxyl Groups, and Lone Hydrogen.
All connected by a single Carbon in the center
Structure of a phospholipid
Polar head = phosphate group, polar group, glycerol
2 fatty acid tails