Understanding pH and Biological Buffers Study Guide
Learn about the fundamental building blocks of DNA, including nucleotides, the sugar-phosphate backbone, and how nitrogenous bases form complementary pairs. Explore the double helix structure, anti-parallel strands, and the significance of 5' and 3' ends. This guide also briefly touches upon the differences between DNA and RNA.
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Inorganic and Organic Molecules and Water Properties
Properties of Water and pH
This lecture covers inorganic and organic molecules, focusing on the properties of water, chemical reactions like dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis, and the pH scale.
- inorganic molecules
- organic molecules
- water properties
- hydrogen bonds
- lubrication and cushioning
- heat sink
- evaporation
- hydrophilic
- hydrophobic
- dehydration synthesis
- hydrolysis
- pH
- hydrogen ion concentration
- acids
- bases
Properties of Water and pH in Biology
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pH Homeostasis and Buffer Systems
The body maintains homeostasis by using buffers to manage pH levels and hydrogen ion concentrations through reversible reactions.
- pH
- acid
- base
- homeostasis
- hydrogen ions
- buffers
- reversible reaction
- bicarbonate buffer system
- carbonic acid
- bicarbonate
pH Homeostasis and Buffer Systems
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Structure of DNA, RNA, and ATP
Structure of the DNA Molecule
An explanation of the double stranded structure of the DNA molecule including alternating sugars, phosphates, nitrogen bases, and anti-parallel strands.
- DNA molecule structure
- Double stranded
- Sugars and phosphates
- Nitrogen bases
- Cytosine
- Hydrogen bonds
- Covalent bonds
- Anti-parallel
- 5 prime end
- 3 prime end
The Structure of the DNA Molecule
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DNA, RNA, and ATP Structure
Nucleotides serve as building blocks for DNA and RNA, while ATP functions as the energy molecule of the cell.
- DNA
- RNA
- Nucleotides
- Phosphate group
- Sugar molecule
- Nitrogen containing bases
- Cytosine
- Uracil
- Hydrogen bonds
- Deoxyribose sugar
- Ribose sugar
- Pyrimidine
- ATP
- Adenosine triphosphate
- Adenosine diphosphate
- Phosphorylation reaction
- Hydrolysis reaction
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