Basic and Applied Science
Seeks to expand knowledge regardless of the short term application.
what is basic science?
Which property describes the way a substance reacts with other substances?
What is a chemical property
Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.
What are the four levels of protein structure?
One has three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule, while the other has two fatty acids and a phosphate group attached to a glycerol molecule.
What is the difference between a triglyceride and a phospholipid?
The bond formed by the attraction between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom such as oxygen or nitrogen
What is a hydrogen bond?
Seeks to use scientific knowledge to solve specific problems and develop new technologies or products.
what is applied science?
When you remove heat from a substance, it will _____.
What is melt
The linear sequence of amino acids.
What is the primary structure of a protein?
One has no double bonds between the carbon atoms of the fatty acid chain, while the other has one or more double bonds.
What is the difference between a saturated and an unsaturated fatty acid?
The type of chemical bond formed when atoms share electrons
What is a covalent bond?
A research team is investigating the genetic causes of a rare disease with the goal of developing a new treatment. Is this an example of basic or applied science?
is this an example of applied science?
The chemical property of a substance that describes its ability to burn is ____________.
What is flammability
Alpha helices and beta sheets.
What are the two main types of secondary structure found in proteins?
Their main function is to serve as a source of energy.
What is the main function of lipids in the body?
The measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
What is electronegativity?
A scientist is studying the behavior of subatomic particles to better understand the fundamental nature of matter. Is this an example of basic or applied science?
Is this an example of basic science?
The chemical property of a substance that allows matter to be bent, flattened, or hammered without breaking is _____.
The three-dimensional folding pattern of the entire protein molecule, including the interactions of the side chains.
What is the tertiary structure of a protein?
Lipids are composed of a glycerol molecule and one or more fatty acids.
What is the basic structure of a lipid molecule?
The type of chemical bond formed between two atoms with the same electronegativity
What is a nonpolar covalent bond?
Conducting research to improve the production and processing of food, such as developing new agricultural technologies and methods for food preservation.
What is applied science?
A molecular solid will most typically have what type of melting point?
what is low
The disruption of its native structure, leading to a loss of function, caused by various stressors such as heat, pH changes, or exposure to detergents
What is denaturation of a protein?
One has three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule, while the other has two fatty acids and a phosphate group attached to a glycerol molecule.
What is the difference between a triglyceride and a phospholipid?
The type of chemical bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
What is an ionic bond?