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All aerobic organisms produce CO2 when they oxidize carbohydrates, fatty acids,
and proteins in the mitochondria of cells.

O=C=O

D.. Glucose
I.- Main source of energy
11 Very Important organic compuond

6O 2 + C 6H 12O 6 6CO 2 + 6H 2O + 38
ATP

E. Chemical Reactions
1. Definition: a process whereby the atoms of molecules or
compounds interact to form new chemical combinations
2. Rates of chemical reactions
a. Most chemical reactions happen too slowly to be useful
b. Catalysts: speed up the rates of chemical reactions
c. Enzymes are catalysts

F. Acids and Bases
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1. Acids… [H ]
a. Strong acids: an acid that donates many H , such as
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hydrochloric acid (HCl)
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b. Weak acids: an acid that donates few H , such as acetic
acid (vinegar)
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2. Bases… substances that combine with and remove H