Chem of Life
The charge of an electron
Negative
The definition of "hydrophilic"
The general term for the smallest unit of a macromolecule
Type of biomolecule an enzyme is
Protein
Number of bonds that carbon can make
4
A type of molecule that has a partially positive and partially negative charge due to the uneven pull of electrons
Polar
The main function of a lipid
Energy storage
Why is it that an enzyme speeds up chemical reactions?
Lowers activation energy
Bond that is created when electrons are SHARED between two atoms
Covalent Bond
Weak bonds between polar molecules
Hydrogen
The group of an amino acid that is different
R Group
The name of a reactant in an enzyme catalyzed reaction
Substrate
List the six major biomolecules of life
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur (CHNOPS)
Water molecules bonding to other water molecules
Cohesion
Monomer of a carbohydrate
Monosaccharides
If an enzyme is in extreme temperature or pH difference than optimal the enzyme will _____________
Denature
Bond where one or more electrons are TRANSFERRED between atoms
Ionic
How water molecules move up plants
Transpiration
The process of monomers being made into polymers - losing a water molecule to connect two macromolecules
Dehydration Synthesis
The name of the enzyme that breaks down lactose
Lactase (remember... ase)