Bonding (BioChemistry)

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What are the 4 essential elements that make up 96% of living matter?

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C, O, N, H (Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen)

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Which macromolecule contains phosphorus?

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Nucleic Acids

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Which macromolecule contains sulfur?

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Proteins

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What type of bond results from equal sharing of valence electrons?

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Nonpolar covalent bond

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What is an isotope?

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Same number of protons, different number of neutrons.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A type of covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally, resulting in partial charges.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in charged ions.

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What are macromolecules?

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Large, complex molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.