Vocab terms
Biochemistry
The study of chemicals and chemical reactions in the body
Micro means...
One millionth
The electrons in the outermost orbit are called _____
Valence electrons
A single oxygen molecule, O, is very _____ and readily forms compounds with many other elements
Unstable
Energy producers for the body
Benzene ring structure
Hydrocarbon containing 6 carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms (antibacterial and antimicrobial)
How many inches are in a meter?
39.37
The innermost shell can hold ___ electrons
2
We get the nitrogen we need for survival from ____
Foods we eat
Aerobic
A reaction that takes place in the presence of oxygen
Neutrons
Subatomic particles in the nucleus of the atom that have no charge
How many milliliters are in 8 oz?
237
If all molecules are identical, it is an ________ _________
Elemental molecule
The lightest and most abundant of the elements in the universe
Hydrogen
Mono (prefix)
One
Peptide bond
When the carboxyl molecule of one peptide reacts with the amino group of another peptide
To convert celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply the celcius temperature by.... _____ then add ______
multiply by 1.8, then add 32
The atomic weight of an element is the total number of _____ & ______
Protons and neutrons
Organic compounds are those that contain ____
Carbon
Saccharides
Refers to any carbohydrate group
Electrons
Subatomic particles that carry a negative charge and circle the nucleus of the atom
The only things that are not chemicals are ____ & _____
Light and Electricity
If the number of electrons is the same as the number or protons, the molecule is ______
Stable
The human body is ____ percent oxygen
65
Suspension
A mixture in which the solute is suspended throughout a solvent without combining. Ex: sparkles in nail polish