Chemistry of Life - random stuff from "Chemical Elements and Water"
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annastroppolo on June 7, 2011
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IB Biology - Topic 3 - Chemistry of Life
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Sulphur | used for some amino acids |
| Calcium | Co-factor in some enzymes, component of bones |
| Phosphorus | Used in phosphate groups in ATP |
| Iron | Used for cytochromes and haemoglobin |
| Sodium | Membrane function and sending nerve impulses |
| Monosaccharides | glucose, galactose, and fructose |
| Disaccharides | lactose, maltose, sucrose |
| Polysaccharides | starch, cellulose, glycogen |
| Glucose | chemical fuel for respiration |
| lactose | used in some solutes in milk |
| glycogen | stores glucose in the liver and muscles |
| fructose | found in many fruits |
| sucrose | transported from leaves to other parts of the plant |
| cellulose | Component of cell wall in plants |
| Functions of lipids | energy storage, thermal insulation, and buoyancy |
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