Biochemistry Vocab Flashcards

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A solution with a pH above 7.

Often cleaning Solutions

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Base

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Adding water to break something down.

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Hydrolysis

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A property of water where water molecules bond to another substance like glass.

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Adhesion

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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Process of combining smaller molecules into larger ones. Water is removed in the process.

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Dehydration synthesis

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Contains BOTH carbon and hydrogen

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ORGANIC

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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A solution with a pH level below 7. A hydrogen donor. Sour taste.

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Acid

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A macromolecule that includes fats, oils, and waxes. Contains Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen

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LIPID

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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A property of water where water molecules bond with other water molecules.

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Cohesion

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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A type of saccharide. Contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbon to Hydrogen in a 2:1 ratio.

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Carbohydrate

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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Describes a chemical that lacks Carbon and/or Hydrogen.

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Inorganic