biol 227 Exam 1 Comprehensive Set Exam Study
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Sucrose
Example of a dissacharide
fructose or glucose
Example of a monosaccharide
Glycogen
Example of a polysaccharide
Energy
The capacity to do work.
Potential Energy
Energy stored due to position.
Kinetic Energy
Energy associated with motion.
Concentration Gradient
Difference in substance amount between areas.
Chemical Energy
Energy stored in chemical bonds.
Triglyceride
A type of fat molecule for energy storage.
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
, Energy currency of the cell.
Electrical Energy
Energy from electric charges.
Mechanical Energy
Energy due to motion or position.
Sound Energy
Energy carried by sound waves.
Radiant Energy
Energy of electromagnetic waves.
Heat
Energy transferred due to temperature difference.
First Law of Thermodynamics
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Energy transformations increase entropy.
Reactants
A starting material in a chemical reaction
Products
The elements or compounds produced by a chemical reaction.
decomposition reaction
a reaction in which a single compound breaks down to form two or more simpler substances
synthesis reaction
Questions with Complete Answers
Sucrose
Example of a dissacharide
fructose or glucose
Example of a monosaccharide
Glycogen
Example of a polysaccharide
Energy
The capacity to do work.
Potential Energy
Energy stored due to position.
Kinetic Energy
Energy associated with motion.
Concentration Gradient
Difference in substance amount between areas.
Chemical Energy
Energy stored in chemical bonds.
Triglyceride
A type of fat molecule for energy storage.
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
, Energy currency of the cell.
Electrical Energy
Energy from electric charges.
Mechanical Energy
Energy due to motion or position.
Sound Energy
Energy carried by sound waves.
Radiant Energy
Energy of electromagnetic waves.
Heat
Energy transferred due to temperature difference.
First Law of Thermodynamics
Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Energy transformations increase entropy.
Reactants
A starting material in a chemical reaction
Products
The elements or compounds produced by a chemical reaction.
decomposition reaction
a reaction in which a single compound breaks down to form two or more simpler substances
synthesis reaction
