SF:Biochemistry

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Decks in this class (14)

Macromolecules
An introduction to the 4 major macromolecules of life. Most of biochemistry involves the creation or breakdown of these 4 macromolecules.
7  cards
Amino Acids
Students should know the structures, properties, names and shorthand (three and one letter codes) for the 20 amino acids.
18  cards
Proteins
Proteins provide structure and support cellular function among many other things.
40  cards
Lipids
This is a broad category that includes fats, oils, waxes, and other substances that are hydrophobic (not soluble in water). Lipids are diverse in structure and function but are generally characterized by their solubility in nonpolar solvents. Lipids include triglycerides (fats and oils), phospholipids (which make up cell membranes), and sterols (like cholesterol).
81  cards
Nucleic Acids
Describe the components of a nucl...,
Define nucleosides and how they d...,
How are nucleotides formed from a...
100  cards
DNA Replication
Describe the three steps of dna r...,
Define the origin of replication,
How does the unzipping of dna pro...
39  cards
Transcription & Translation
Describe the three steps of trans...,
Define the initiation step of tra...,
How does the elongation step of t...
66  cards
Genome
Summarize the significance of the...,
Describe the initial steps taken ...,
Define dideoxynucleotide in the c...
19  cards
Animal Models
Describe the advantages of using ...,
List the five most commonly used ...,
Define budding yeast and its rele...
43  cards
Enzymes
Describe the role of enzymes in b...,
Define thermodynamics in the cont...,
How is the equilibrium constant k...
35  cards
Metabolism
Metabolism
1  cards
Viruses
Biochemistry Conference
1  cards
Untitled
What is a virus,
What are the two main categories ...,
What are the main classes of viru...
32  cards
Fatty Acid Metabolism
Describe the role of acetyl coa i...,
Define the process of beta oxidation,
How is glycerol related to fatty ...
114  cards

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