Lipid — main function?
Energy storage and membrane formation.
Carbohydrate — monomer?
Monosaccharide.
Water — essential role?
Biochemical reactions and temperature regulation.
Organic molecule — backbone?
Carbon skeleton.
pH — measures?
Hydrogen ion concentration.
Nutrient — definition?
A substance required for growth and health.
Isomer — difference?
Same formula, different structure.
Peptide bond — links?
Amino acids.
Protein — levels?
Primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary.
Vitamins — function?
Facilitate enzyme activity and metabolism.
Transport — passive example?
Diffusion.
Enzyme — function?
Speed up biochemical reactions.
Glycosidic bond — connects?
Two monosaccharides.
Water — properties?
High surface tension, cohesion, adhesion, solvent abilities.
Micronutrient — example?
Vitamins and minerals.
Carbohydrates — primary use?
Energy source.
Base — increases?
OH⁻ concentration.
Proteins — made of?
Amino acids.
Macronutrient — role?
Needed in large amounts for energy and growth.
Autoionization of water — produces?
H₃O⁺ and OH⁻ ions.
Acid — increases?
H⁺ concentration.
Functional group — role?
Determine molecule's reactivity.
Cell membrane — model?
Fluid mosaic.
Transport — active example?
Sodium-potassium pump.
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