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BioChemistry
Vocabulary for the Honor Biology BioChem. Unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | Basic unit of matter. |
| Element | Substance composed of only one atom. |
| Proton | Positive charged particle found in the nucleus. |
| Neutron | Neutral charged particle found in the nucleus. |
| Electron | Negative charged particle found in the energy ring. |
| Atomic Number | Number of protons in an element. |
| Atomic Mass | Number of protons and neutrons in an element. |
| Isotope | Different number of neutrons but the same number of protons. |
| Ion | Charged particle either positive or negative. |
| Carbohydrate | Type of molecule that serves as a living things main source of energy. Short term energy storage. |
| Protein | Large molecule made up of amino acids. Important for structure. |
| Molecule | Atoms joined by a covalent bond. |
| Solvent | Substance in which solute dissolves. |
| Solution | Mixture in which all substances are evenly distributed. |
| Monomer | Building unit for a Macromolecule |
| Nucleic Acid | Carries genetic information, DNA / RNA |
| Lipid | Organic macromolecule that has long term energry storage and is made of CHONP |