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19 Cards in this Set
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What types of organic compounds are there? |
1. Carbohydrates 2. Lipids 3. Proteins 4. Nucleic acids |
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For each organic compound there is what? |
1. Monomer 2. Polymer 3. Structure 4. Function |
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What is a monomer? |
Basic structural unit. |
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What is a polymer? |
Complex unit with many monomers. |
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What is a carbohydrate? |
1. C chain with H &OH side groups 2. C, H, O elements 3. Used for energy and structural support. |
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What are monosaccharides? |
Simple sugars. |
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What are polysaccharides? |
Chains of monosaccharides. |
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What is the formula for glucose? |
C6 H12, O6 |
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What are lipids? |
1. Mostly C with H side groups 2. C, H elements 3. used for energy, structural support, Messengers, protection, insulation. 4. Non-polar |
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What monomer is in a lipid? |
Fatty acid. |
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What polymer is in a lipid |
Triglycerides |
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What is the distinct characteristic of a saturated fat? |
No double bond between C atoms. |
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What are the characteristics of unsaturated fats? |
1. One or more double bonds between C atoms. 2. Can add H's to make trans fats. 3. Tend to be liquid at room temperature. 4. Healthier than saturated fats. |
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What are steroids derived from? |
Cholesterols |
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What do steroids include? |
1. Cholesterol 2. Sex hormone 3. Stress hormone 4. Bile salts 5. Some vitamins |
Five answers |
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What do nucleic acids do? |
Primarily store genetic information |
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What elements are in nucleic acids |
C, H, N, O, P |
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What is the monomer unit in nucleic acids? |
Nucleotides |
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What are the characteristics of nucleotides? |
1. 5 - carbon sugar 2. Nitrogenous base 3. Phosphate group |
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