2.1 Flashcards
1
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Organic compounds
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An organic compound is a compound that contains carbon and is found in living things
2
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Organic compound exceptions
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carbides (e.g. CaC2), carbonates (CO32–), oxides of carbon (CO, CO2) and cyanides (CN–)
3
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Molecular bio includes….
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elucidating the structure and function of chemical substances and determining their interactions as parts of living processes
4
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Carbon
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- Carbon forms the basis of organic life due to its ability to form large and complex molecules via covalent bonding
- Carbon atoms can form four covalent bonds, with bonds between carbon atoms being particularly stable (catenation)
5
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Biological processes are regulated by…….
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enzymes, whose expression is controlled by gene activation (DNA)
6
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Main classes of carbon compounds
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- Lipids
- Nucleic acids
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
7
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Changes in activity
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Changes in activity are typically determined by signalling molecules (either endogenous or exogenous in origin)
8
Q
What doesn’t contain monomers?
A
Lipids
