Sometimes these are also considered members of the immediate family, depending on an individual's specific relationship. In most societies, the family is the principal institution for the socialization of children.
Nucleic acids also typically contain phosphorous, and nitrogen plays an important structural role in nucleic acids and proteins. The proteins, being made up a diverse set of amino acids, have, in addition to carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, the elements sulfur and selenium. It is incredible the complex array of macromolecules that can be built starting with these simple elements. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member.
There are two classes of acids: strong acids and weak acids. Note that strong acids and bases are rarely a concern in biochemistry (as they are in general chemistry). Strong acids ionize (break into ions) completely when dissolved in water.In other words, a strong acid is a good proton donor.For example, the strong acid HCl gives up all its protons to water:ote that strong acids and bases are rarely a concern in biochemistry (as they are in general chemistry). Strong acids ionize (break into ions) completely when dissolved in water. In other words, a strong acid is a good proton donor. For example, the strong acid HCl gives up all its protons to water: