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Term
electrolytes
Definition

sodium(Na+), potassium(K+),

calcium(Ca+), magnesium(Mg2+), chloride(Cl-), hydrogen phosphate(HPO4-), bicarbonate(HCO3-)

Term
acids pH levels
Definition

between 0 and 6.9

 

carbon dioxide is a weak acid

Term
bases pH levels
Definition

between 7.1 and 14

 

bicarbonates, hydroxides

 

alkaline, bitter taste

Term
carbohydrates
Definition
all have carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in the ratio of: 1 carbon, 2 hydrogens, to 1 oxygen
Term
lipids
Definition
fats, oils, waxes, fatty acids (phospholipid), and steroids (cholesterol, estrogen, and testosterone)
Term
protiens
Definition

amino acids

most versatile biological molecule

aids with or acts as: structural molecules, speeding up biological reactions, storing energy, moving in your body, protecting against infection, and allowing cells to communicate

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nucliec acids
Definition
only two in nature are RNA and DNA contain your genetic code
Term
Type of Bonds
Definition

Ionic-no, electrons donated:yes, ions formed

 

Polar Covalent-unequal sharing:yes, molecule polar

 

Covalent-equal sharing:no charge

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