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What is the role of p+ particles in determining atomic mass?
What is the role of p+ particles in determining atomic mass?
- They affect the reactivity of the atom
- They contribute to the atomic number (correct)
- They determine the number of electrons in an atom
- They define the isotopic mass of the atom
What type of bonds require energy to make or break and involve sharing pairs of electrons?
What type of bonds require energy to make or break and involve sharing pairs of electrons?
- Covalent bonds (correct)
- Hydrogen bonds
- Van der Waals forces
- Ionic bonds
What determines the solubility of a biological solution?
What determines the solubility of a biological solution?
- The specific heat capacity of the solution
- The concentration of protons [H+]
- The type of hydrogen bonds present (correct)
- The arrangement of atoms in the solute
Which expression is more commonly used in biological solutions to denote concentration?
Which expression is more commonly used in biological solutions to denote concentration?
What does pH measure in a solution?
What does pH measure in a solution?
What does an acid do in a solution?
What does an acid do in a solution?
Which of the following is NOT a job of proteins mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a job of proteins mentioned in the text?
What type of interactions do proteins engage in with other molecules?
What type of interactions do proteins engage in with other molecules?
What is the equilibrium state in protein-ligand binding reactions?
What is the equilibrium state in protein-ligand binding reactions?
What does the equilibrium constant ([PL] / [P][L]) indicate in reversible reactions?
What does the equilibrium constant ([PL] / [P][L]) indicate in reversible reactions?
What does a dissociation constant (Kd) greater than 1 indicate in protein-ligand binding affinity?
What does a dissociation constant (Kd) greater than 1 indicate in protein-ligand binding affinity?
What do competitors refer to in the context of protein binding?
What do competitors refer to in the context of protein binding?
What is the main focus of a researcher who is designing a drug with specific cell receptor protein binding?
What is the main focus of a researcher who is designing a drug with specific cell receptor protein binding?
How can a cell modulate its response to a ligand?
How can a cell modulate its response to a ligand?
What do membranes primarily regulate?
What do membranes primarily regulate?
What are the key components of biological membranes?
What are the key components of biological membranes?
What do organelles facilitate within cells?
What do organelles facilitate within cells?
In what way does subcellular compartmentation contribute to cellular specialization?
In what way does subcellular compartmentation contribute to cellular specialization?
Flashcards
p+ Particles
p+ Particles
Contribute to atomic number and mass of an atom.
Covalent Bonds
Covalent Bonds
Bonds that involve sharing pairs of electrons.
Solubility in Biological Solutions
Solubility in Biological Solutions
Determined by the type of hydrogen bonds present.
Molarity
Molarity
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pH Measurement
pH Measurement
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Acid Function
Acid Function
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Job of Proteins
Job of Proteins
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Protein Interactions
Protein Interactions
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Equilibrium in Binding
Equilibrium in Binding
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Equilibrium Constant
Equilibrium Constant
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Dissociation Constant (Kd)
Dissociation Constant (Kd)
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Competitors in Binding
Competitors in Binding
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Drug Design Focus
Drug Design Focus
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Cell Response Modulation
Cell Response Modulation
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Membrane Regulation
Membrane Regulation
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Components of Biological Membranes
Components of Biological Membranes
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Organelle Function
Organelle Function
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Subcellular Compartmentation
Subcellular Compartmentation
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