Chapter 6 Chemistry in Biology

Front

What is a bond formed between a Hydrogen and an Oxygen, Nitrogen, or Fluorine?

Back

Hydrogen Bond

Front

In a lemonade mixture, what is the term for the substance that is dissolved, such as sugar?

Back

Solute

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared unevenly, resulting in oppositely charged regions of the molecule?

Back

Polar Covalent Bond

Front

What do we call a compound formed by covalent bonds?

Back

Molecule

Front

What term describes a substance that binds to an enzyme and is either broken down or built up during a chemical reaction?

Back

Substrate

Front

What is the term for a mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed?

Back

Heterogeneous Mixture

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

Back

Covalent Bond

Front

What is the term for a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed?

Back

Catalyst

Front

What is the term for a solution where the solute is completely dissolved in the solvent?

Back

Homogeneous Solution

Front

What is the term for a charged particle formed when an atom gains or loses electrons?

Back

Ion