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Biochemistry Basics

by Scott
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This sugar is formed by the joining of 2 glucose molecules.
NH2 is called this type of chemical group.
The sugar found in milk.
Type of protein structure that is typical of hemoglobin.
Another class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes.
Polar molecules and ions are soluble in water. They are considered ______.
During cellular respiration, these structures take in oxygen and combine it with glucose.
Suffix indicating an enzyme.
These fatty acids have one or more double bonds.
C6H12O6 is this organic sugar.
Hydrocarbon chains unable to react with water are called this.
Cell membranes also contain this waxy substance.
Amino acids chains are often attached via this type of chemical bridge.
Types of important defensive proteins found in the immune system.
These are the opposite of protein activators.
Types of proteins used to split or breakdown other proteins or macromolecules.
Enzyme capable of breaking down a long protein into smaller chains.
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This is the total of all chemical reactions an organism requires to survive.
Proteins, nucleic acids and most carbohydrates are considered these type of molecules; prefix only.
Amino acids that need to be obtained by diet are considered this.
These compounds are a major component of cell membranes.
Term used to describe sugars in biochemistry.
This is called a _____________ group.
These fatty acids have one double bonded pair of carbon atoms.
This type of protein facilitates glucose metabolism.
Compounds have same chemical formula, but different chemical structures, are called these.
Cholesterol is often a precursor to thid type of hormone..
A long chain of amino acids that have a specific function is called this.
Fats are chains of fatty acids and this, that form a triglyceride structure.
This substance is considered a polysaccharide.
Starch chain enzyme.
Common body substance stored in liver and is considered a polysaccharide.
Estrogen and testosterone are considered these type of body substances.