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Biochemistry Basic Terms
This is a vocabulary list for the students at WHS in Biology 1. It is a list of the basic terms associated with Biochemistry
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Biochemistry
10th Grade
09/14/2012

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Base
Definition
pH greater than 7
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pH
Definition
used to express the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a scale of 0 to 14, where less than 7 represents acidity, 7 neutrality, and more than 7 alkalinity.
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Matter
Definition
Anything that hs mass and takes up space (volume)
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Cohesion
Definition
the molecular force between particles within a body or substance that acts to unite them
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Atoms
Definition
The smallest particle of an elemet that has all of the properties of an element
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Element
Definition
A pure chemical substance
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Compound
Definition
A chemical combination of two or more elements
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Molecule
Definition
Two or more atoms joined together
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ion
Definition
an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons
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Polymer
Definition
A long chain or similar or identical chemical subunits that are bonded together
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Polymerization
Definition
The process of creating polymers
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Adhesion
Definition
the molecular force of attraction in the area of contact between unlike bodies that acts to hold them together.
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Proton
Definition
A subunit of an atom, it has a postive charge and is found in the nucleus
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Neutron
Definition
A subunit of an atom, it has a neutral charge and is found in the nucleus
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Hydrogen Bond
Definition
A chemical bond involving hydrogen
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Electron
Definition
A negatively charged sub atomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom
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Nucleus
Definition
The center of something, in an atom it hold the protons and neutrons
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Nucleotides
Definition
The components that make up nucleic acids, they include a phosphate grounp, sugar, and a nitrogenous base,
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Organic Compounds
Definition
Chemical Compounds that contain Carbon
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Buffer
Definition
used to reduce the interaction between chemicals
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Surface Tension
Definition
A property of liquids arising from unbalanced molecular cohesive forces at or near the surface, as a result of which the surface tends to contract and exhibit properties resembling those of a stretched elastic membrane
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Energy
Definition
The ability to do work
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ATP
Definition
Adenosine Triphosphate-stores energy
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Amino Acid
Definition
The chemical subunits from which proteins are made
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Carbohydrate
Definition
Any class of compounds compoased of carbin, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 1:2:1. Sugars and Starches are carbohydrates
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Protein
Definition
Organic Compounds that are composed of long chains of amino acids
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Lipid
Definition
Organic Compounds composed of Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon. Fats, Waxes and Oils are examples.
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Nucleic Acid
Definition
Biological Compounds in cells that store and carry information with a cell, RNA and DNA are examples.
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Acids
Definition
Has a pH value of less than 7
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Chemical Bond
Definition
The bond that holds atoms together
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Chemical Reaction
Definition
The reaction between chemical substances to create new chemical sybstances
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DNA
Definition
Deoxyribonucleic Acid-contains the blueprint for all life
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RNA
Definition
Ribonucleic Acid-Copies DNA
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Glucose
Definition
C6H12O6, sugar
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Kinetic Energy
Definition
The energy of motion
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Potential Energy
Definition
The amount of stored energy something has
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Chemical Energy
Definition
Energy that is stored between the bonds of elements
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