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Biology Unit 2 MAA
MAA Biology U2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ions | positively or negatively charged atoms |
| covalent bonding | bonding in which atoms share valence electrons |
| bases | substances such as NaOH which dissociate into OH- ions |
| pH | the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a given solution |
| buffer | a substance that neutralizes an acid such as bicarbonate (antacid medication) |
| hydrolysis (decomposition) | the breakdown of a polysaccharide into monosaccharides |
| amino acids | the building blocks protein |
| fatty acids and glycerol | produced by the digestion of fat molecules |
| proteins | help manufacture antibodies, certain hormones, and hemoglobin |
| acid | substances that dissociates into H+ ions and tend to lower the pH of a solution |
| ionic bonding | bonding in which outer level electrons are gained or lost |
| Examples of carbohydrates: | starch and sugar |
| Examples of lipids: | fats, steroids, & cholesterol |
| Examples of proteins: | enzymes & hemoglobin |
| Examples of nucleic acid: | DNA |