CH2 Vocabulary

4. A large number of amino-acids bonded together in a chain, forming part of (or the whole of) a protein molecule.
5. A protein that performs different tasks.
8. A type of chemical bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
9. Building blocks of proteins, there are 20 of them. (two words)
11. This type of chemical bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms.
12. A measurement system that indicates the concentration of H+ ions in a solution.
13. Single molecular compounds.
15. A solution that has a high concentration of H+ ions.
16. An atom with a net positive or negative charge due to the gain or loss of electrons.
18. sugar molecules, such as glycogen or plant starch.
20. Weak acids or bases that react with strong acids or bases to prevent sudden changes in pH.
21. set of chemicals leaving a chemical reaction.
22. The transformation of one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals. (two words)

1. Macromolecules used for storing and transmitting genetic information. (two words)
2. Large molecular compounds made of smaller units, or monomers.
3. A solution that has a low concentration of H+ ions.
4. The building of polymers using monomers.
6. Basic unit of matter.
7. Single sugar molecules, such as glucose, fructose, or galactose.
9. The energy needed to get a chemical reaction started. (two words)
10. The main source of energy for living organisms.
14. Fats, oils, or waxes that are used by organisms for activities such as storing energy.
17. Large macromolecules made of amino acids that are responsible for growth and other chemical processes in living organisms.
19. The set of chemicals entering a chemical reaction.