Term
|
Definition
| compounds that forms hydrogen ions (H+) in solution |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| energy needed to get a reaction started |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| attraction between molecules of different substances; in plants, attraction between unlike substances |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| compound with an amino group (-NH2) on one end and a carboxyl group (-COOH) on the other end |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| compound that produces hydroxide ions (OH+) in solution |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| weak acid or base that can react with strong acids or bases to help prevent sharp, sudden changes s pH |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; major source of energy for the human body |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| process that changes one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| attraction between molecules of the same substance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms |
|
|
Term
| deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) |
|
Definition
| nucleic acid that contains the sugar deoxyribose |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| negativly charged particle; located outside of the atomic nucleus |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| substance consisting entirely of one type of atom |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| protein that acts as a biological catalyst |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| atom that has a positive or negative charge |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| bond formes when one or more electrons are transfered from one atom to another |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| atom of an element that has a numver of neutrons different from thjat of other atoms of the same element |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| macromolecule made mainly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes fats, oils, waxes |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| material composed of two or more elements or compunds that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| smallest unit of most compounds |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| small unit that can join together with other small units to form polymers |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| macromolecule containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosperous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| monomer of nucleic acids mad up of a 5-carbon sugar, a phospate group, and a nitrogenous base |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the center of the atom which contains the protons and neutrons; in cells, structure that contains the cell's genetic material(DNA) and controls the cell's activities |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| measurment system used to indicate the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in solution; ranges from 0-14 |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| large compound formes from combinations of many monomers |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| large macromolecule formed from monosaccharides |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| element or compound produced by a chemical reaction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| macromoleule that contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen; needed by the body for growth and repair and to make up enzymes |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| element or compound that enters into a chemical reaction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| single-stranded nucleic acid that contains the sugar ribose |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| substance that is dissolved in a solvent to make a solution |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| mixture of two or more substances i nwhich the molecules of the substances are evenly distributed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| substance in which a solute is dissolved to formed a solution |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| reactant of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| mixture of water and nondissolved materials |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a slight attraction that developes between the opposity charged regions of nearby molecules |
|
|
