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B1.1 Carbohydrates and lipids Flashcards

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1
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what are the strongest bonds found in bio molecules

A

covalent bonds

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how can covalent bonds be broken

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through specific chemical reactions with other molecules

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2
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why does carbon have a critical role

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due to its ability to form 4 strong covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to create a stable chain

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3
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what is a double bond

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carbon atoms can form more than one bond between each other

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4
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why are molecules reactive

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due to the functional groups attached to a carbon skeleton

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5
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what do functional groups do

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give the molecule unique physical and chemical properties

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6
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what are functional groups

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the chemically active part of a member of a series of organic molecules

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7
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what functional group do carbohydrates contain

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hydroxyl groups ( -OH)

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8
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what functional group do fatty acids contain

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carboxyl group ( - COOH)

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9
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what functional group do lipids contain

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ester group. formed by combing an acid and an alcohol

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10
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what functional groups are found in amino acids

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amino groups ( NH2)

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11
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What is the structure of phosphate groups( functional groups)

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-PO4 ( one O is double bonded to the P)

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12
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what are the 4 major classes of biomolecules which are synthesized by cells

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nucleic acids( DNA and RNA)
proteins
lipids(fats and oils)
polysaccharides( carbohydrates)

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13
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what is the R group ( functional groups)

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the remainder of the organic molecule, a part of the functional group which has little or no effect on the chemical properties of the molecule

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14
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what are organic molecules/features

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they must be made of carbon and hydrogen
simple structures
backbone of life
made by living organisms

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15
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what are inorganic compounds/features

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made of carbon and hydrogen
complex structures
not made by living organisms

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16
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what is a condensation reaction

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a reaction that combines two molecules while removing water.

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17
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what is the linkage between monosaccharides

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glycosidic linkages. they are strong covalent bonds

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18
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what is a hydrolysis reaction

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reaction where hydrogen is added to a large molecule causing it to split into smaller parts by breaking the bonds

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19
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what are examples of a condensation reaction

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maltose is formed with two molecules of glucose
lactose is formed with galactose and glucose
both are disaccharide sugars

20
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what are polysaccharides

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built from many monosaccharides condensed together, linked by glycosidic bonds
it is a form of a polymer

21
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what is the bond between carbohydrates and sugars

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glycosidic bonds

22
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what are the bonds between proteins

A

peptide bonds

23
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what are the bonds between lipids

A

ester linkages

24
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what is the bond between nucleic acids

A

diester linkages

25
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what are polypeptides

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the result of many condensation reactions between amino acids. ( many amino acids together)

26
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what are monosaccharides

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they are simple sugars such as glucose and fructose

27
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what are disaccharides

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two simple sugars condensed such as sucrose, lactose, maltase

28
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examples of polysaccharides

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starch, glycogen and cellulose

29
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features of glucose

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a polar molecule that dissolves in water due to the formation of hydrogen bonds with their slightly charged hydroxyl groups
A hexose sugar( C6H12O6)

30
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what are isomers

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chemical compounds of the same chemical formula but different structural formulae
( such as alpha and beta glucose)

31
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what are the hydrophobic properties of lipids

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they are poorly soluble in water
can be dissolved in less polar organic solutions
in the presence of water, they clump together into globules

32
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what does unsaturated mean

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when there are double bonds in the carbon chain, it creates kinks in the chain

33
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what is the result of unsaturated carbon chains

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makes the bonds weaker and leads to lower melting points

34
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what is saturated

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when there are no double bonds/ most amount of hydrogen possible

35
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difference between monounsaturated and polyunsaturated

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single double bond is mono
multiple is poly

36
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what are unsaturated fatty acids used for

A

used to store energy in plants and cold blooded animals

37
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what is glycogen

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a polymer of glucose that is formed by condensation reactions, used to store in cells

38
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difference between glycogen and amylopectin

A

they are very similar but glycogen is more branched

39
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what is cellulose

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a polymer of beta glucose molecules, stabilized and strengthened by hydrogen bonds
extremely strong material

40
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how are carbohydrates used in cell to cell recognition

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cells are able to recognise each other due to carbohydrates unique shapes
allows the immune system to differentiate between body cells and foreign cells

41
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roles of the glycocalyx

A

cell cell recognition
receptor sites for chemical signals
assist in the binding together of cells to form tissues

42
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features of lipids

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hydrophobic and can be dissolved in less polar substances

43
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structure of lipids

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the simplest lipid is triglycerides, made of glycerol and fatty acids
3 fatty acids and 1 glycerol

44
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how are phospholipids created

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glycerol can also bond with phosphates and two fatty acids to form phospholipids

45
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what does an excess of lipids in a diet cause

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storage of excess fat which can lead to obesity

46
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what is adipose tissue

A

fat stored under the skin
gives buoyancy to the body and works as heat insulation layer

47
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what happens to triglycerides when respired

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they are able to release twice as much energy as carbohydrates
complete oxidation leads to production of water

48
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what are anabolic steroids

A

used to build up muscle protein formation and bone growth

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