Bio-chem

Front

What type of bond is formed by the attraction between oppositely charged ions?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

In a solution, what is the substance that does the dissolving?

Back

Solvent

Front

What is the mass of a proton?

Back

1 amu

Front

What shape does a DNA molecule have?

Back

Double helix shape

Front

What do you call a mixture formed when one substance is dissolved in another?

Back

Solution

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the term for a substance that is dissolved in a solution?

Back

Solute

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

Back

To catalyze biochemical reactions