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changes in matter
matter can undergo two types of changes
(1) physical- physical only (chewing steak is a physical change)
(2) chemical- changed (digestion)
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four elements that make up 96% of the body
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen
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proteins are positive
ions- elements that carry on electrol charge
cation- positively charged ion
anion- negatively charged ion
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water functions
- universal solvent
- lubricant
- temperature regulator
- cushion
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catalyst
a chemical substance
the rate of the reaction needs to be increased
also a chemical used to increase the spread of a chemical reaction
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body ph
7.35 to 7.45
slightly alkaline
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ATP
An energy transfer molecule
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Cell structure
structural and functional unit of all living matter