Unit 1 Biochemistry

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ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate)

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A molecule formed when ATP loses one phosphate group, releasing energy. It can be converted back into ATP by adding a phosphate group.

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

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The primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for cellular processes.

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Amino acid

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The building blocks of proteins, containing an amino group (-NH2) and a carboxyl group (-COOH).

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Base

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A substance that reduces the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution or a nitrogen-containing molecule in nucleotides.

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Bond

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A force holding atoms together in molecules or compounds (e.g., covalent, ionic, hydrogen bonds).

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Carbohydrate

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Organic molecules consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a 1:2:1 ratio, that serve as a primary energy source.

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Carbon (C)

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A chemical element that is the backbone of organic molecules and essential to life.

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Catalyst

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A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

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A molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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Energy

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The capacity to perform work, often stored in molecules like ATP in biological systems.