The Chemistry of Life
... Contain nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Are polymers of molecules called amino acids. Are one of the most diverse macromolecules. Some proteins control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes. Some are used to form bones and muscles. Others transport substances ...
... Contain nitrogen as well as carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Are polymers of molecules called amino acids. Are one of the most diverse macromolecules. Some proteins control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes. Some are used to form bones and muscles. Others transport substances ...
Microbiology (Notes)
... between the neutral atoms. Because carbon requires four electrons to complete its outer shell (and the shell is thus half-filled), it can covalently bond with many other atoms in an order 4 rotationally symmetric way. Carbon thus exists as a convenient structural element in the formation of long com ...
... between the neutral atoms. Because carbon requires four electrons to complete its outer shell (and the shell is thus half-filled), it can covalently bond with many other atoms in an order 4 rotationally symmetric way. Carbon thus exists as a convenient structural element in the formation of long com ...
2017 Mid-Term Study Guide - Mattawan Consolidated School
... ______________________. 35. The geological theory that states that pieces of Earth’s lithosphere are in constant, slow motion is the theory of ___________________ ________________________. 36. A place where two plates slip past each other, moving in opposite directions, is known as a _______________ ...
... ______________________. 35. The geological theory that states that pieces of Earth’s lithosphere are in constant, slow motion is the theory of ___________________ ________________________. 36. A place where two plates slip past each other, moving in opposite directions, is known as a _______________ ...
Topic 4: Classifying Elements What did the early chemists use to
... Name the first 5 PREFIXES that we use to name molecular compounds. mono à one di à two tri à three tetra à four penta à five We usually refer to compounds containing HYDROGEN by their ...
... Name the first 5 PREFIXES that we use to name molecular compounds. mono à one di à two tri à three tetra à four penta à five We usually refer to compounds containing HYDROGEN by their ...
Study Guide-Carbon, monomers, polymers, amino acids, proteins
... -How is the universal nature of atoms and monomers evidence for evolution? -What is dehydration synthesis (condensation reaction) and hydrolysis? ...
... -How is the universal nature of atoms and monomers evidence for evolution? -What is dehydration synthesis (condensation reaction) and hydrolysis? ...
Chemical Bonding
... • Proteins are complex, organic compounds made up of amino acids. • Lipids are organic compounds that contains fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids, and steroids. They are made of fatty acid chains. • Nucleic acids are large, complex molecules that contain the hereditary information for all living thing ...
... • Proteins are complex, organic compounds made up of amino acids. • Lipids are organic compounds that contains fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids, and steroids. They are made of fatty acid chains. • Nucleic acids are large, complex molecules that contain the hereditary information for all living thing ...
Unit 1 Study Questions
... The grouping of organisms into taxa (categories) based on similarities to other organisms is known as ___________. Name the branch of biology which is concerned with the naming and classifying of organisms. The current taxonomic scheme uses 8 taxa. List these in order starting with the most specific ...
... The grouping of organisms into taxa (categories) based on similarities to other organisms is known as ___________. Name the branch of biology which is concerned with the naming and classifying of organisms. The current taxonomic scheme uses 8 taxa. List these in order starting with the most specific ...
Unit Topic: Chemistry of Life
... 4. Draw how polymers break down to form monomers through hydrolysis reaction ...
... 4. Draw how polymers break down to form monomers through hydrolysis reaction ...
Biomolecules - Good Earth School
... An amino acid exists as a positive ion in acidic solution and as a negative ion in the basic solution. Therefore, on passing current, it will migrate towards the cathode in acidic solution and towards the anode in basic solution. Hence, at a particular pH of the solution, the amino acid molecule sho ...
... An amino acid exists as a positive ion in acidic solution and as a negative ion in the basic solution. Therefore, on passing current, it will migrate towards the cathode in acidic solution and towards the anode in basic solution. Hence, at a particular pH of the solution, the amino acid molecule sho ...
Fibrous proteins
... • The structures of , chains are very similar to each other and to myoglobin. • The amino acid sequences of the three polypeptides are identical at only 27 positions. • In Mb and Hb the heme-binding pocket is made up largely of the E and F helices. ...
... • The structures of , chains are very similar to each other and to myoglobin. • The amino acid sequences of the three polypeptides are identical at only 27 positions. • In Mb and Hb the heme-binding pocket is made up largely of the E and F helices. ...
FUNCTIONAL NAME OF STRUCTURE EXAMPLE
... A _______ and an ________ may be structural isomers with different properties, as in the case for _______ and ________. (Add the missing words in correct order on the chart. ex. B) ______, _______, ______, _______) ...
... A _______ and an ________ may be structural isomers with different properties, as in the case for _______ and ________. (Add the missing words in correct order on the chart. ex. B) ______, _______, ______, _______) ...
Chapter 6: An Introduction to Proteins
... bind O2 more strongly. The affinity of hemoglobin for O2 is improved by high concentrations of CO2. In the lungs, the presence of higher concentrations of H+ and CO2 allows hemoglobin to become more oxygenated. In the lungs, the presence of higher concentrations of O2 promotes the binding of CO2 and ...
... bind O2 more strongly. The affinity of hemoglobin for O2 is improved by high concentrations of CO2. In the lungs, the presence of higher concentrations of H+ and CO2 allows hemoglobin to become more oxygenated. In the lungs, the presence of higher concentrations of O2 promotes the binding of CO2 and ...
Lecture 14. Chemistry of Groups I, II, and III
... Thus, the log K1 values for 18-crown-6 with alkali metal ions vary in aqueous solution as shown below. The diagram shows that 18-crown-6 has a definite preference for the K+ ion. This can be understood by looking at a space-filling drawing (Figure 5) of 18-crown-6, and how the K+ cation can fit int ...
... Thus, the log K1 values for 18-crown-6 with alkali metal ions vary in aqueous solution as shown below. The diagram shows that 18-crown-6 has a definite preference for the K+ ion. This can be understood by looking at a space-filling drawing (Figure 5) of 18-crown-6, and how the K+ cation can fit int ...
Document
... It is a condition where the red blood cells in the blood fall below normal so the body gets less oxygen resulting in weakness. ...
... It is a condition where the red blood cells in the blood fall below normal so the body gets less oxygen resulting in weakness. ...
Acids and Bases - Biology Junction
... 6. Acidic and basic conditions occur due to _____________ reactions in the body. Water is one of the most important molecules in the body. Cells are made mostly of water and water is required for almost every metabolic reaction in the body. The force of attraction between water molecules is so stron ...
... 6. Acidic and basic conditions occur due to _____________ reactions in the body. Water is one of the most important molecules in the body. Cells are made mostly of water and water is required for almost every metabolic reaction in the body. The force of attraction between water molecules is so stron ...
Name
... 33. Think about a key opening a padlock and answer the following questions a. What would represent the enzyme (the padlock or the key)? b. What would represent the substrate (the padlock or the key)? c. Which part of the padlock would represent the active site? 34. Explain why enzymes can only funct ...
... 33. Think about a key opening a padlock and answer the following questions a. What would represent the enzyme (the padlock or the key)? b. What would represent the substrate (the padlock or the key)? c. Which part of the padlock would represent the active site? 34. Explain why enzymes can only funct ...
Chapter 4 Notes - Atomic Theory
... Naming Simple Covalent Compounds Prefixes are used before the atom name to indicate the number of atoms in the molecule. ...
... Naming Simple Covalent Compounds Prefixes are used before the atom name to indicate the number of atoms in the molecule. ...
Secondary structure
... Peptidyl polymers • A few amino acids in a chain are called a polypeptide. A protein is usually composed of 50 to 400+ amino acids. • Since part of the amino acid is lost during dehydration synthesis, we call the units of a protein amino acid residues. carbonyl carbon ...
... Peptidyl polymers • A few amino acids in a chain are called a polypeptide. A protein is usually composed of 50 to 400+ amino acids. • Since part of the amino acid is lost during dehydration synthesis, we call the units of a protein amino acid residues. carbonyl carbon ...
Cheng BY 123 Raut – Mock Exam Unit I 09/21/14 1. Which of the
... number of 15, what is proper number of protons, neutrons, and electrons on this atom? A) 15, 15, 16 B) 16, 15, 16 C) 15, 14, 17 D) 15, 16, 15 E) 14, 17, 15 9. What is not a fact about isotopes? A) they are different atomic forms of the same element B) they can act as tracers, following atoms through ...
... number of 15, what is proper number of protons, neutrons, and electrons on this atom? A) 15, 15, 16 B) 16, 15, 16 C) 15, 14, 17 D) 15, 16, 15 E) 14, 17, 15 9. What is not a fact about isotopes? A) they are different atomic forms of the same element B) they can act as tracers, following atoms through ...
Review on Biochemistry: Protein Chemistry
... -carboxyglutamate: found in prothrombin and certain Ca2+-binding protein. Desmosine (a derivative of four Lys residues): found in the fibrous protein elastin. Selenocysteine: Selenium replaces sulfur in cysteine during amino acid synthesis (derived from serine). Amino acids not as constitue ...
... -carboxyglutamate: found in prothrombin and certain Ca2+-binding protein. Desmosine (a derivative of four Lys residues): found in the fibrous protein elastin. Selenocysteine: Selenium replaces sulfur in cysteine during amino acid synthesis (derived from serine). Amino acids not as constitue ...
plasmodium protein kinases: from database mining to the search for
... The complement of eukaryotic (ePK) protein kinase genes present in the Plasmodium falciparum genome was investigated by systematic database mining, and a phylogenetic tree was constructed to position the 65 malarial enzymes relative to the seven established groups of ePKs. Predominant features of th ...
... The complement of eukaryotic (ePK) protein kinase genes present in the Plasmodium falciparum genome was investigated by systematic database mining, and a phylogenetic tree was constructed to position the 65 malarial enzymes relative to the seven established groups of ePKs. Predominant features of th ...
Metalloprotein
Metalloprotein is a generic term for a protein that contains a metal ion cofactor. A large number of all proteins are part of this category.