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Which of the following best describes the difference between a pure covalent bond and a polar covalent bond?
Which of the following best describes the difference between a pure covalent bond and a polar covalent bond?
Which of the following elements is NOT one of the four most common elements found in the human body?
Which of the following elements is NOT one of the four most common elements found in the human body?
What type of bond is responsible for the attraction between water molecules?
What type of bond is responsible for the attraction between water molecules?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding diatomic molecules?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding diatomic molecules?
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If an atom has a stronger pull on shared electrons in a covalent bond, it will become:
If an atom has a stronger pull on shared electrons in a covalent bond, it will become:
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Which of the following molecules is classified as an inorganic compound?
Which of the following molecules is classified as an inorganic compound?
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Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between hydrogen ion (H+) concentration and pH?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between hydrogen ion (H+) concentration and pH?
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A solution with a pH of 7.0 is considered:
A solution with a pH of 7.0 is considered:
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Which of the following is NOT a major function of buffers in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a major function of buffers in the body?
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Which of the following conditions results from an excess of hydroxide ions (OH-) in body fluids?
Which of the following conditions results from an excess of hydroxide ions (OH-) in body fluids?
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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of carbohydrates?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of carbohydrates?
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Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?
Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?
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What property of water helps maintain stable internal body temperatures?
What property of water helps maintain stable internal body temperatures?
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Which of the following substances is classified as an electrolyte?
Which of the following substances is classified as an electrolyte?
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What is the pH of pure water, and what does it signify?
What is the pH of pure water, and what does it signify?
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What term describes substances that do not react with water?
What term describes substances that do not react with water?
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Which of the following imbalances can lead to muscle cramps?
Which of the following imbalances can lead to muscle cramps?
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What occurs when an atom loses an electron?
What occurs when an atom loses an electron?
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What type of bond is formed between oxygen and hydrogen in water?
What type of bond is formed between oxygen and hydrogen in water?
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What role does surfactant play in the lungs?
What role does surfactant play in the lungs?
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Which of the following statements about surface tension in the lungs is correct?
Which of the following statements about surface tension in the lungs is correct?
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How does oxygen behave in a polar covalent bond with hydrogen?
How does oxygen behave in a polar covalent bond with hydrogen?
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What is the approximate survival time for a human without water?
What is the approximate survival time for a human without water?
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What happens to alveoli in the absence of surfactant?
What happens to alveoli in the absence of surfactant?
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What is a characteristic of water's solubility property?
What is a characteristic of water's solubility property?
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What does the prefix 'mono-' refer to when discussing simple sugars?
What does the prefix 'mono-' refer to when discussing simple sugars?
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Which process involves the removal of a water molecule to create a bond between two sugars?
Which process involves the removal of a water molecule to create a bond between two sugars?
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Which of the following correctly describes polysaccharides?
Which of the following correctly describes polysaccharides?
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What are the basic building blocks of proteins?
What are the basic building blocks of proteins?
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Which function is NOT one of the seven major protein functions?
Which function is NOT one of the seven major protein functions?
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What structural feature is essential for a protein's function?
What structural feature is essential for a protein's function?
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What is denaturation in the context of proteins?
What is denaturation in the context of proteins?
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Which type of protein structure involves several tertiary structures coming together?
Which type of protein structure involves several tertiary structures coming together?
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Study Notes
Chemical Level of Organization, Part 1
- Water's properties in aqueous solutions are described.
- Concepts of concentration and osmolarity are detailed.
- Enzymes and activation energy are reviewed.
- Differences between inorganic and organic compounds are identified.
- pH and its physiological importance are explained.
- Macromolecules' structures and functions are described, along with their classification.
- Cellular respiration's steps are outlined.
Four Most Common Elements in the Body
- Oxygen accounts for 65% of the body's elements.
- Carbon makes up 18.6%.
- Hydrogen comprises 9.7%.
- Nitrogen constitutes 3.2%.
- These four elements total 96.5% of the body's elements.
What Is an Atom?
- Atoms are the smallest unit of matter.
- Atoms are composed of subatomic particles, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Atoms combine to form molecules.
Chemical Bonding
- Atoms join to form chemicals with distinct characteristics through bonds.
- Four types of bonds are discussed: polar covalent, pure (non-polar) covalent, ionic, and hydrogen bonds.
Pure (Non-Polar) Covalent Bond
- Electrons are equally shared by atoms of the same element.
- Atoms' charges are equal.
- Diatomic molecules can bond with themselves.
Polar Covalent Bond
- Electrons are unequally shared.
- One atom has a stronger electron pull.
- Electrons spend more time with one atom, making one side negatively charged and the other positively charged.
Ionic Bond
- Electrons are unequally shared; one atom takes an electron from the other.
- A positively charged ion (cation) is formed when an atom loses an electron.
- A negatively charged ion (anion) is formed when an atom gains an electron.
Covalent Bond: Water
- Covalent bonds occur between one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms.
- This bond is polar covalent, due to unequal electron sharing.
- Oxygen holds onto electrons more tightly than hydrogen. This makes oxygen negatively charged and hydrogen positively charged.
Hydrogen Bonds
- Hydrogen bonds form between water molecules.
- These bonds contribute to water's surface tension.
Hydrogen Is Special
- Hydrogen has one proton, no neutrons, and one electron.
- It is depicted diagrammatically with a central proton and surrounding electrons.
Surface Tension & The Lungs
- High surface tension in the lungs can cause them to collapse.
- Surfactant's role is to lower surface tension.
- Surfactant disrupts hydrogen bonds between water molecules.
- Premature infants often lack surfactant, making breathing difficult.
H₂O Surface Tension & The Lungs
- High surface tension in the lungs might cause collapse, especially for premature infants.
- Premature infants often lack surfactant, which is needed in lungs to support respiratory function.
Water
- An average adult male can survive for 30-40 days without food.
- An average adult's survival time without water is estimated to be 8-14 days.
- Water is vital for many bodily functions.
Four Properties of Water
- Solubility: Water's ability to dissolve solutes.
- Reactivity: Most body chemistry uses water.
- High Heat Capacity: Water's ability to absorb and retain heat, aiding homeostasis.
- Lubrication: Water moistens and reduces friction.
Molecules and Water
- Hydrophilic molecules react with water.
- Hydrophobic molecules do not react with water.
Electrolytes
- Electrolytes are substances that dissolve in water and dissociate into ions.
- Imbalances of electrolytes can disrupt body functions. Sodium and potassium are important electrolytes.
Importance of Electrolytes
- Electrolyte imbalance can result in issues like muscle cramps and irregular heartbeats.
- Maintaining homeostasis, the balance of ions, is crucial.
- Kidneys are involved in excreting or retaining electrolytes.
What is pH and Why Do We Need Buffers?
- pH is the measure of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions in solution.
- A critical issue is managing pH in living organisms and environments.
Acids and Bases
- Acids release hydrogen ions, while bases release ions that combine with hydrogen ions.
pH (the Power of Hydrogen)
- pH describes the relative concentrations of hydrogen and hydroxide ions in a solution.
- Neutral pH is 7.0, indicating equal concentrations.
- Lower pH (acidic) has more hydrogen ions, and higher pH (basic) more hydroxide ions. The pH scale runs from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic) with a neutral value of approximately 7.
Which Side is Acidic and Basic?
- The side with a higher concentration of hydrogen ions is acidic, and the side with a higher concentration of hydroxide ions is basic.
pH Scale
- pH has an inverse relationship with hydrogen ion concentration.
- Higher concentrations of hydroxide ions mean a higher pH, whereas lower concentrations mean a lower pH.
Acids & Bases in the Body
- Blood pH is usually between 7.35-7.45.
- An excess of hydrogen ions can damage cells and tissues.
- An excess of hydroxide ions can cause uncontrolled, sustained muscle contractions.
Acid and Alkaline
- Acidosis is caused by excess hydrogen ions in the body fluids (lower pH).
- Alkalosis results from excess hydroxide ions (higher pH).
pH Homeostasis
- Buffers resist changes in pH.
- Weak acid/salt compounds are examples of buffers, acting to neutralize strong acids or bases, maintaining homeostasis.
Organic and Inorganic Molecules
- Organic: contain carbon bonded to hydrogen (often hydrocarbon chains)
- Inorganic: typically do not contain carbon and hydrogen atoms as primary structure components. Examples include water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, acids, bases, and salts.
Label These Molecules Organic or Inorganic
- Molecules are identified as either organic or inorganic.
Functional Groups
- Groups of atoms in molecules that can affect interactions and reactions are identified. Examples include carboxyl, amino, hydroxyl, and phosphate groups.
Macromolecules
- Important biological macromolecules are identified as carbohydrates, proteins, fats (lipids), and nucleic acids.
Biomolecule Building Blocks
- Building blocks for carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids are listed in a table format (this section does not seem to provide specific blocks, so a table cannot be generated)
Carbohydrates: Starches & Sugars
- Hydrophilic organic molecules provide energy.
- Carbohydrates can be broken down to provide energy.
Monosaccharides and Disaccharides
- Monosaccharides are simple sugars with 3-7 carbon atoms, like glucose and galactose.
- Disaccharides are two simple sugars joined by dehydration synthesis. Dehydration synthesis is the process of removing a water molecule to join the molecule; this forms a bond between two molecules.
Monosaccharides and Disaccharides
- Dehydration synthesis joins molecules to form disaccharides, removing a water molecule in the process.
Polysaccharides
- Polysaccharides are chains of simple sugars (e.g., glycogen).
- The term 'poly' indicates many units.
Protein Structure
- Proteins are the most abundant and important organic molecules.
- Their basic elements are carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
- Proteins have 20 amino acids as fundamental building blocks.
Protein Functions
- Proteins have many functions, impacting support, movement, transport, buffering (regulation of metabolic regulation, coordination, defense.
Amino Acids
- Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
- They consist of a central carbon, hydrogen, an amino group (-NH₂), a carboxyl group (-COOH), and a variable side chain (R group.
Peptides
- Peptide bonds form between amino acid's amino and carboxyl groups, via a dehydration reaction.
Shape and Function
- Protein function depends on shape, determined by its amino acid sequence.
- Denaturation is the loss of shape and function due to heat or pH.
Primary Structure
- Polypeptides are long chains of amino acids.
- The sequence of amino acids is considered the primary structure.
Secondary Structure
- Hydrogen bonds create spirals or pleats in the secondary structure of proteins.
- Dotted lines represent hydrogen bonds binding segments of protein molecules (polypeptide chains)
Tertiary Structure
- The secondary structure folds into a unique shape in the tertiary protein structure stage.
- There are different shapes a protein can take, resulting in their various functions; the tertiary structure is important to describe the final shape of the protein.
Quaternary Structure
- Several tertiary structures can come together to form the final protein shape, known as the quaternary protein structure.
Protein Structure Levels
- Hierarchical organization of protein structure levels is summarized with descriptions.
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