Chemistry for Anatomy and Physiology

Front

What is the mass of an atom with 8 protons, 8 neutrons, and 7 electrons?

Back

16 (mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons)

Front

What type of lipid is characterized by having no double bonds between carbon atoms?

Back

Saturated fat

Front

What type of bond is formed when oppositely charged atoms are attracted to each other?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What suffix do most enzymes end with?

Back

-ase

Front

What are the building blocks of lipids?

Back

Glycerol and fatty acids

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral

Front

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

Back

To catalyze biochemical reactions and speed up metabolic processes.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.