BioPhysics A - Unit 2 Sloma Review and practice!

Front

What is an Atom?

Back

The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

Front

What is a Molecule?

Back

A group of two or more atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

Front

What is Pentane (C₅H₁₂)?

Back

A hydrocarbon fuel that can be burned to release energy.

Front

What is Cellular Respiration?

Back

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Front

What is the difference between Organic and Inorganic molecules?

Back

Organic molecules contain carbon and are typically associated with living organisms, while inorganic molecules do not primarily contain carbon.

Front

What is the role of Oxygen in combustion?

Back

Oxygen reacts with fuel (like pentane) to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Front

What is the significance of Hydrogen in water production during combustion?

Back

Hydrogen atoms in water produced during combustion come from the fuel being burned.

Front

What is Digestion?

Back

The process by which food is broken down into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

Front

What is Biosynthesis?

Back

The process by which living organisms produce complex molecules from simpler ones, often using energy.

Front

What is the chemical formula for Pentane?

Back

C₅H₁₂.