Molecule of the Day

These flashcards cover key concepts such as sucralose, volume, density, dimensional analysis, macromolecules, amino acids, peptide bonds, hydrolysis, dehydration, and essential amino acids.

Volume

Measurement of how much space an object occupies, commonly expressed in liters, milliliters, or gallons.

Density

The ratio of mass to volume of a substance, with water having a density of 1.0 g/cm³.

Dimensional Analysis

A method for converting units by multiplying both numbers and their units.

Macromolecules

Large molecules including proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins and contain an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, and a side chain (R group).

Peptide Bond

The bond formed between two amino acids during a dehydration reaction.

Hydrolysis

The process of breaking bonds by adding water.

Dehydration

The process of forming bonds by removing water.

Essential Amino Acids

Amino acids that must be obtained through diet as the body cannot synthesize them.