Chemistry of Life
Water
Cohesion - attraction between molecules of the same substance
Adhesion - attraction between a substance and another surface
-holds a lot of energy
-has neutral pH of 7
-is a polar molecule
Adhesion - attraction between a substance and another surface
-holds a lot of energy
-has neutral pH of 7
-is a polar molecule
Macromolecules (the big boys....大男人)
5 macromolecules are proteins, starches, carbs, nucleic acids, and lipids. These molecules are on the bigger end of the molecular spectrum and serve as vital components to basic organic processes.
Carbs (dieters, beware the bread...)
Carbohydrates are packed with potential caloric/biological energy that can be easily broken down into pure glucose. Examples of some carbohydrates are pasta and corn.
Lipids (make sure to get all the fats...)
Lipids are the banks within our bodies - their primary purpose is to store energy for later use. In extenuating cases, such as Omega 3 fatty acids, they're what compose human grey matter. Examples of lipids are unsaturated fats (olive oil) and saturated fats (margarine).
Nucleic acids (got nothin' for this one...the puddy's so fresh, it's new-clayic???)
Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) are in charge of developing and specializing body cells according to their hereditary blueprint. DNA molds the cells themselves, while RNA shapes the formation of proteins as they are broken down and approach the process of protein folding,
Protein
Proteins are used for both energy and to make vital cellular components within the body - everything from hemoglobin to carry oxygen to enzymes that help digest other fellow macromolecules.