3.4 Organic Compounds Flashcards
1
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a covalently bonded compound that contains carbon
A
Organic Compounds
2
Q
an organic compound composed only of carbon and hydrogen
A
Hydrocarbons
3
Q
a class of energy-giving nutrients that includes sugars,starches, and fiber; composed of one or more simple sugars bonded together.
A
Carbohydrates
4
Q
a type of biochemical that does not dissolve in water; fats and steroids are lipids
A
Lipids
5
Q
a molecule that is made up of amino acids and that is needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate processes in the body
A
Protein
6
Q
a molecule made up of subunits called nulcleotides
A
Nucleic acids
