Biochemistry I

Structures of Small Molecules

Ionic
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Polar Neutral
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HPO42- (Pi, inorganic phosphate)
H2PO4- (Pi, inorganic phosphate)
CO32- (Carbonate)
HCO3- (Bicarbonate)
CH3COO- (Acetate)
Ten common cations 

"Useful Biochemical Buffers" (Table 2.7)
TRIS HEPES PIPES

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Three H2O molecules
CO2 (carbon dioxide)
Ethanol
Acetaldehyde
Acetamide
b-Mercaptoethanol
Urea
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