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HB: Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acid | Low pH. H+. Proton Donor. |
| Basic | High pH. -OH. Proton Acceptor |
| Buffer | Any substance that minimizes changes in pH as acids or bases are added to a solution. |
| Catalyst | Any substance that accelerates a chemical reaction. |
| DNA | Chemical used to store information. Located in nucleus of cells. |
| Electron | Negatively charged part of an atom. Part of atom altered by chemical reactions. |
| Enzyme | A protein catalyst. Regulates chemical reactions within cells and body. |
| Lipid | Fat, waxes and oils. Hydrophobic macromolecule. |
| pH Scale | Natural scale for measuring differences between acids and bases. |
| Protein | Macromolecule who's shape determines its function. Made of amino acids. |
| Solvent | Liquid in which other substances dissolve. |
| Solute | Any dissolved substance, |
| Solution | The combination of the solute in the solvent. |
| Fatty Acids | Monomer unit of a lipid. May be saturated or unsaturated. |
| Amino Acids | Monomer unit of proteins. 20 different individual kinds. |
| Nucleotide | Monomer unit of DNA/RNA |
| Nucleic Acids | Macromolecules which include DNA and RNA |
| Carbohydrates | Macromolecule used for energy in humans. |
| Simple Sugars | Monomer unit of carbohydrates. Glucose, Fructose, Galactose. |