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Basic Chemistry for Anatomy & Physiology

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  • What is matter?

    Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. It can be seen, smelled, or felt.

  • What are the three states of matter?

    Solid (definite shape and volume), Liquid (changeable shape, definite volume), Gas (changeable shape and volume).

  • Define energy in biological context.

    Energy is the capacity to do work or put matter into motion; it has no mass or volume.

  • Difference between kinetic and potential energy?

    Kinetic energy is energy in action; potential energy is stored, inactive energy.

  • Name four forms of energy relevant to physiology.

    Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, and Radiant (electromagnetic) energy.

  • What are elements and how many make up 96% of the human body?

    Elements are substances that cannot be broken down chemically. Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen make up 96% of the body.

  • What subatomic particles compose an atom?

    Protons (positive charge), Neutrons (neutral), and Electrons (negative charge).

  • Define atomic number and mass number.

    Atomic number = number of protons; Mass number = protons + neutrons in nucleus.

  • What are isotopes?

    Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

  • Difference between molecule and compound?

    A molecule is two or more atoms bonded; a compound is a molecule with two or more different kinds of atoms.

  • What are the three types of mixtures?

    Solutions (homogeneous), Colloids (heterogeneous, cloudy), Suspensions (heterogeneous, particles settle out).

  • What is the octet rule in chemistry?

    Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have 8 electrons in their valence shell for stability.

  • Describe ionic bonds.

    Formed by transfer of valence electrons creating charged ions (cations and anions) attracted to each other.

  • Describe covalent bonds and their types.

    Formed by sharing valence electrons; can be nonpolar (equal sharing) or polar (unequal sharing).

  • What are hydrogen bonds?

    Weak attractions between electropositive hydrogen of one molecule and electronegative atom of another, important in water and DNA structure.

  • What are synthesis and decomposition reactions?

    Synthesis: smaller molecules combine to form larger ones (anabolic). Decomposition: larger molecules break down into smaller ones (catabolic).

  • What factors affect the rate of chemical reactions?

    Temperature, concentration of reactants, particle size, and presence of catalysts (enzymes).

  • What are enzymes and their function?

    Globular proteins that act as biological catalysts by lowering activation energy and speeding up reactions without being consumed.

  • What is the role of water in the body?

    Most abundant inorganic compound; high heat capacity, solvent properties, reactivity, and cushioning for organs.

  • Define acids and bases in terms of proton transfer.

    Acids donate H+ ions; bases accept H+ ions and release OH– ions in solution.

  • What is the pH scale and its ranges?

    Measures hydrogen ion concentration: acidic (pH 0–6.99), neutral (pH 7), alkaline/basic (pH 7.01–14).

  • What are carbohydrates and their classes?

    Organic molecules of C, H, O; classes include monosaccharides (single sugars), disaccharides (two sugars), and polysaccharides (many sugars).

  • Describe triglycerides and their types.

    Fats composed of glycerol and three fatty acids; saturated (single bonds, solid) and unsaturated (double bonds, liquid).

  • What are phospholipids and their significance?

    Modified triglycerides with polar heads (hydrophilic) and nonpolar tails (hydrophobic); key components of cell membranes.

  • What are proteins made of and their structural levels?

    Polymers of amino acids linked by peptide bonds; structures: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.

  • Difference between fibrous and globular proteins?

    Fibrous: structural, stable, insoluble; Globular: functional, soluble, sensitive to environment.

  • What is denaturation of proteins?

    Loss of protein's 3D shape and function due to pH or temperature changes.

  • What are nucleic acids and their monomers?

    DNA and RNA composed of nucleotides (nitrogen base, pentose sugar, phosphate group).

  • Key differences between DNA and RNA?

    DNA is double-stranded with deoxyribose and thymine; RNA is single-stranded with ribose and uracil.

  • What is ATP and its role?

    Adenosine triphosphate stores and provides immediate energy for cellular reactions.