Unit 1: Chemistry of Life

Cohesion

hydrogen bonds forming between molecules

Adhesion

water molecules sticking to surfaces

Dehydration synthesis

Adding monomers to a polymer by removing a water molecule

Hydrolysis

Breaking down polymers into monomers by adding water molecules

Primary protein structure

sequence of amino acids

Secondary protein structure

alpha-helix or beta-plated sheet

Tertiary protein structure

hydrogen and ionic bonds forming between side chains creating+ protein gaining its shape

Quaternary protein structure

multiple poly-peptides creating large polymers

what do acidic solutions contain more of?

H+

what do basic solutions contain more of?

OH