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What is an amino acid?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins. They contain an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a unique R group that determines the properties of each amino acid.

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How do amino acids differ from one another?

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Amino acids differ from one another based on the chemical structure of their R group.

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Convert 5 grams to milligrams.

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5 grams is equal to 5,000 milligrams.

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What is an isotope?

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Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What defines the atomic structure of an isotope?

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The atomic structure of an isotope is defined by the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons it contains.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What event changes an atom into an ion?

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An atom becomes an ion through the gain or loss of one or more electrons.

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are a group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents, including fats and oils.

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What is polarity in molecules?

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Polarity refers to the distribution of electrical charge over the atoms joined by the bond. Polar molecules have a partial positive charge on one side and a partial negative charge on the other.

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How do lipid molecules interact with water?

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Lipid molecules are nonpolar and repel water molecules, which are polar.