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Macromolecules.
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Biology
10th Grade
05/15/2012

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Term
Acid
Definition

contains hydrogen and release H+ ions when dissolve in water. 

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contains many H+ ions
0-6 on the PH Scale

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Base
Definition

subtances with OH- and release hydroxide ions when dissolve in water
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contains many OH- ions
7.1-14 on the PH Scale

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Amino Acid
Definition

Building blocks of protein.

 

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Protein
Definition

A macromolecule that transports substance, control the rates of reaction and make up many body structures

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are made by ribosomes.

Enzymes are an example.

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Carbohydrate
Definition

Macromolecule that build cell wall and is the main source of energy.

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monomer=Monosaccharides.

(cellulose,glucose,starch, etc)

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DNA

(Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Definition

Double stranded nucleic acid that contains the sugar deoxyribos and holds and individual's genetic code.

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Monomer→nucleotide

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Enzyme
Definition

Speeds up chemical reactions.

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Amylase, Lipase, Protase.

 

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Lipid
Definition

A Macromolecule that stores long term energy and insulates the body.

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Monomer→fatty acids and glycerol.

Term
Monomer
Definition
One Molecule
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Polymer
Definition
Many molecules
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Monosaccharide
Definition

one sugar

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build block of carbohdrates.

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Polysaccarides
Definition

many sugars

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polymer for carbohydrates.

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Nucleic Acid.
Definition

A Macromole that store and transmits genetic information in the form of DNA and RNA.

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Monomer→nucleotide

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Nucleotide
Definition

the building block of Nucleic Acids.

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made up of

~sugar

~phosphate

~nitrogen base

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PH

(Acid and Base)

Definition

A measurement of how acid or basic a solution is.

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measured on a PH scale.

~0-6 acid

~7 is neutral

~7.1-14 basic

Term
Polarity
Definition

occurs when a subtance is slightlynegatively and positively charged.

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water is polar.

Term

RNA

(Ribonucleic Acid)

Definition

A single stranded nucliec acid containin the sugarr ribose and is use to code the genetic message of DNA in order to get its information through out the cell

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used during the transcription phase of protein synthesis.

Term
Solute
Definition

what you mix in

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salt, sugar etc

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Solvent
Definition

what you mix into.

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water, tea, coffee etc.

you mix salt into water

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Glucose
Definition

a simple sugar that fuels our body when carbohydrates are broken down.

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also made by plants during photosynthesis

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Cellulose
Definition
main component of cell walls in plants.
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Starch
Definition
is a complex starch in bread, pasta and potatoes.
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Fatty Acids
Definition

part of the building block of Lipids.

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lipids are made of fattyy acids and glycerol.

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Cohesion
Definition
ability of water to stick to itself due to polarity.
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Adhesion
Definition
occurs when water molecules are attracted to molecules of another substances.
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Surface Tension
Definition
occurs when a liquids surface is so tightly bonded that it can resist an external force.
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Double Helix
Definition

similar to a twisted ladder and the structure of DNA.

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give DNA is shape

 

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Vitamin D
Definition

Keeps your bones strong and helps them grow.

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fish, egg yolk, liver contain Vitamin D 

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Vitamin K
Definition

Helps clot your blood to stop bleeding

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broccoli, soybeans, green vegetable all contain Vitamin K.

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Vitamin C
Definition

keeps body tissues in good shape, helps the body resist infection, helps you wound heal when you get a cut.

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tomatoes, citrus fruits, cataloupe all contain Vitamin C

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