Biology 2404  A&P Basics               Chemistry        Review Sheet              Dr. Weis

1. Define chemistry, matter, and energy and explain how they are related.

2. Name the four forms of energy and give an example of each.

3. Name the fundamental elements of the body.  Know their chemical symbols.

4. Define and describe the atom in detail : subatomic particles, location, charge, mass

5. Define isotope.  Describe how radioisotopes are used in diagnostics.

6. Define atomic mass, atomic number, atomic weight, and atomic charge.

7. Define chemical bonds in terms of valence electrons.

Name the four types of chemical bonds.

Be able to give specific chemical examples of each type of bond.

 

8. Know the difference between an element, atom, molecule, and compound.

9. Name the four types of chemical reactions that can occur between molecules or

compounds.

10. Define metabolism, reactants, products, and equilibrium

11. For the inorganic molecules and compounds, give the formula, the types of chemical

bonds involved and the properties for  : water, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and oxygen.

12.  Define the following terms: pH, acid, base, salt, buffer system

13. For (macromolecule) organic molecules and compounds :

Be able to give the structure /  formula, the elements used, source, subunit, complex unit, function, classes or types, and specific example  for

                        a. Carbohydrates

                        b. Lipids

                        c. Proteins

                        d. Nucleic acids

14. Define enzyme, give the structure and function, and give two (2) examples.

15. Define and give three examples of high energy sources.