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2.5 Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning Flashcards

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Organic Compound

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a substance that contains both carbon and hydrogen

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a substance that contains both carbon and hydrogen

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Organic Compound

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functional group

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a group of atoms linked by strong covalent bonds and tending to function in chemical reactions as a single unit

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a group of atoms linked by strong covalent bonds and tending to function in chemical reactions as a single unit

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functional group

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Macromolecule

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referred to as any large molecule

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referred to as any large molecule

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Macromolecule

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Four Types of Organic Molecules Essential to Human Functioning

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carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

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carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

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Four Types of Organic Molecules Essential to Human Functioning

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Carbohydrates

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class of organic compounds built from sugars, molecules containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1-2-1 ratio

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class of organic compounds built from sugars, molecules containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1-2-1 ratio

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Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates - Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

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composed of a ribose sugar, an adenine base, and three phosphate groups

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composed of a ribose sugar, an adenine base, and three phosphate groups

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Carbohydrates - Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

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Monomers

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single units that make up polymers

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single units that make up polymers

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Monomers

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Polymers

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made up of monomers link by covalent bonds

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made up of monomers link by covalent bonds

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Polymers

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Polysaccharides

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contain a few to a thousand or more monosaccharides

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contain a few to a thousand or more monosaccharides

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Polysaccharides

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Monosaccharides

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a monomer of carbohydrates

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a monomer of carbohydrates

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Monosaccharides

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Monosaccharides - Hexose Sugars

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glucose, fructose, and galactose, each contain six atoms of carbon

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glucose, fructose, and galactose, each contain six atoms of carbon

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Monosaccharides - Hexose Sugars

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Monosaccharides - Pentose Sugars

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ribose and deoxyribose, each contain five atoms of carbon

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ribose and deoxyribose, each contain five atoms of carbon

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Monosaccharides - Pentose Sugars

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Disaccharides

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a pair of monosaccharides

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a pair of monosaccharides

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Disaccharides

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Disaccharides - Sucrose

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table sugar

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table sugar

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Disaccharides - Sucrose

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Disaccharides - Lactose

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milk sugar

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milk sugar

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Disaccharides - Lactose

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Disaccharides - Maltose

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malt sugar

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malt sugar

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Disaccharides - Maltose

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Disaccharides Reference

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Polysaccharides - Starches

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polymers of glucose stored in plant-based foods and are relatively easy to digest

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polymers of glucose stored in plant-based foods and are relatively easy to digest

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Polysaccharides - Starches

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Polysaccharides - Glycogen

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a polymer of glucose stored in the tissues of animals, especially in the muscles and liver

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a polymer of glucose stored in the tissues of animals, especially in the muscles and liver

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Polysaccharides - Glycogen

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Polysaccharides - Cellulose

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the primary component of the cell wall of green plants referred to as “fiber”, cellulose/fiber is not digestible

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the primary component of the cell wall of green plants referred to as “fiber”, cellulose/fiber is not digestible

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Polysaccharides - Cellulose

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Polysaccharides Reference

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Lipids

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class of nonpolar organic compounds built from hydrocarbons and distinguished by the fact that they are not soluble in water

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class of nonpolar organic compounds built from hydrocarbons and distinguished by the fact that they are not soluble in water

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Triglycerides

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lipid compound composed of a glycerol molecule bonded with three fatty acid chains

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lipid compound composed of a glycerol molecule bonded with three fatty acid chains

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Triglycerides

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Triglycerides Reference

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Phospholipids

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a bond between the glycerol component of a lipid and a phosphorous molecule

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a bond between the glycerol component of a lipid and a phosphorous molecule

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Phospholipids

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Steroids (sterol)

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lipid compound composed of four hydrocarbon rings bonded to a variety of other atoms and molecules

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lipid compound composed of four hydrocarbon rings bonded to a variety of other atoms and molecules

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Steroids (sterol)

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Phospholipids & Steroids Reference

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Prostaglandins

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lipid compound derived from fatty acid chains and important in regulating several body processes

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lipid compound derived from fatty acid chains and important in regulating several body processes

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Prostaglandins

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Proteins

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an organic molecule composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds

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an organic molecule composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds

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Amino Acid

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is a molecule composed of an amino group and a carboxyl group, together with a variable side chain

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is a molecule composed of an amino group and a carboxyl group, together with a variable side chain

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Amino Acid

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Amino Acid Reference

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Peptide Bond

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covalent bond formed by dehydration synthesis between two amino acids

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covalent bond formed by dehydration synthesis between two amino acids

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Peptide Bond

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Peptide Bond Reference

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