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LFCC Bio 150
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Chemistry
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Microbiology
Not Applicable
09/11/2010

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Term
Atomic number
Definition
number of protons
Term
Atomic weight
Definition
protons plus neutrons
Term
electrically neutral atom
Definition
number of protons = number of electrons
Term
Number of electrons in outer shell determines what?
Definition
chemical properties of atom
Term
Elements
Definition
can never be created or destroyed
Term
Isotopes
Definition
atoms of same element with different number of neutrons
Term
Three important bonds
Definition
ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonds
Term
Ionic bonds
Definition
-held together by electrostatic attraction.
- Ions with opposite charges (-,+).
Term
Ions
Definition
- atoms give up or accept electrons resulting in ions.
Term
Cations
Definition
elements with positive charge
Term
Anions
Definition
elements with negative charge
Term
Covalent Bones
Definition
atoms share electrons -contain potential energy - stronger than ionic bonds - 2 types: polar and nonpolar covalent bonds
Term
Polar covalent bonds
Definition
-hydrophyllic
- not charge [electrostatically neutral], however surface of molecule has a charge distribution.
- assymetraical = polar
Term
Non-Polar Covalent bonds
Definition
- no charge distribution across surface of molecule
-SNAP [symmetrical=nonpolar]
-electrostatically neutral
- hydrophobic
Term
In biology all systems, all chemical reaction take place in what?
Definition
Water
Term
Hydrogen bonds
Definition
-based on electrostatic attraction over short distances [weak]
- give certain macromolecules their shape [such as protein]
- form from polarity of neighboring molecules
Term
Hydrophobic
Definition
does not interact with water
- usually symmetrical
Term
Hydrophillic
Definition
does interact with water
- polar [assymetrical]
= charged [ionized] molecules
Term
Acids
Definition
molecules that release hydrogen ions in solution
Term
Bases
Definition
Bases are molecules that eithe take up hydrogen ions or give off hydroxide ions in solution.
Term
pH Scale
Definition
measure of hydrogen ion concentration
- [hydrogen ion] or [hydroxide ion] can be represented using the pH scale
Term
How many units between ea pH number?
Definition
10 units
Term
Polymer
Definition
molecule made up of repeating subunits [monomers]
Term
Polymer:
carbohydrate:
protein:
nuclic acid:
lipids:
Definition
Monomer:
Monosaccharide
amino acid
nucleotide
glycerol [3 carbon] + Fatty acid
Term
Carbohydrates
Definition
polysaccharides
= made up of monosaccharides or disaccharides
-held together by polar covalen bonds which contain kinetic energy
Term
Monomers of carbohydrates are monosaccharides:
Definition
glucose, fructose, galactose
Term
3 Forms polysaccharides
Definition
1. glycogen [found in steroids]= storage form found in both prokaryot and eukaryotes
2. Starch: found in plants = storage form.
3. Cellulose = structureal form in both plants and prokaryotes [bacteria].
Term
Lipids
Definition
held together by nonpolar covalent bonds
Term
Emulsifications
Definition
breaks down lipids into smaller groups [done through gallbladder, bile, and pancreas].
- alows fat to mix with water
- ex. soaps, detergents, bile
- contains polar and nonpolar end
Term
Proteins
Definition
bi-polymer
- not all proteins are enzymes.
- are polymers of AA
- held together by hydrogen bond
Term
Amino Acids
Definition
always contain nitrogen and a reactive group.
- Protein, polar, allows hydrogen bonding
Term
Protein's function is due to which of it's structures?
Definition
Tertiary stucutre with due to H-bonding and other covalent bonds
Term
3 components of adenine nucleotide
Definition
Adenine, Ribose, and phosphate group [ex. ATP]
Term
Components of Nucleotide
Definition
phosphate group, 5-carbon sugar, nitrogen containing base
Term
RNA base pairing
Definition
A-Uricil
G-C
Term
ATP stand for:
Definition
Adenosine triphosphate
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