MCDB 310 Midterm: Biochemistry Exam 1 Review

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Chemistry is the study of interactions between atoms, and the bonding of atoms into molecules. Biochemistry is the study of the molecules that function in very specialized ways to sustain life. Carbs include polysaccharides contain disaccharides composed of two monosaccharides. Lipids include triglycerides composed of fatty acids and glycerol. Proteins composed of peptides composed of amino acids. Nucleic acids include rna and dna composed of nucleotides. High energy compounds include atp made of nucleotide and phosphate groups. 4 most abundant elements in cells: carbon (60%), hydrogen (11%), nitrogen (9%), and oxygen (6%). (bulk elements) Trace elements: mg, v, cr, mn, fe, co, ni, cu, zn, se, i, and mo. Bulk elements: h, c, n, o, p, s, cl, na, k, ca. Carbon has 4 unpaired electrons up to 4 different atomic partners. Can form single and double bonds with o and n. Carbon can make a single, double, and triple bonds with itself.

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