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09/04/2008

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colloid
Definition
example of protoplasm
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polar
Definition
molecule with charged particles
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pH
Definition
measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution
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concentration gradient
Definition
difference between the numbers of one type of molecule in two adjacent areas
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semipermeablemembrane
Definition
only allows some molecules to pass through it
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equalibrium
Definition
when there are no longer areas of high and low concentration
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acid
Definition
donates hydrogen ions
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litalism
Definition
theory that life is more than the chemicals which make up living things
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osmosis
Definition
diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane
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biosynthesis
Definition
putting together of substances by living things
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enzyme
Definition
protein that is used to speed up reactions
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buffer
Definition
will combine with excess hydrogen or hydronium ions
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carbonbackboni
Definition
chain or ring upon which organic molecules are buit
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diffusion
Definition
net movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
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suspension
Definition
mixtures in which the KE of the molecules is not sufficient to maintain the large solute particles evenly dispersed within the solvent
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concentration
Definition
ratio of the solute in the solvent
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substrate
Definition
molecule with which the enzyme will bind
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solution
Definition
homogeneous mixture of one or more substances within another substance
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organic
Definition
compounds that are based on the carbon atom and its unusual bonding characteristics
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bage
Definition
donates hydromium ions
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phermeable
Definition
barrier that allows passage of all molecules
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activeslte
Definition
part of the enzyme that interacts with the substrate
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diffusion pressure
Definition
based on relative concentrations of the adjacent areas
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co enzyme
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nonproetein substance that fit into or affect the active site so itaccepts the substate
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neutrailize
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when an acid and a base are put together
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solute
Definition
substance which is dissolved
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solvent
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substance in which the solute is dissolved
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hydrogen
Definition
bond involving hydrogen of one molecule attracted to the negative region of another water molecule
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