Bio Test #4 Flashcards
Organic Compounds
Compounds that contain carbon found in living organisms
What are inorganic compounds that contain carbon, that is found in living organisms?
CO2 (carbon dioxide), CO3 (carbonate),& HCO3 (bio carbonate)
What are the 3 main organic compounds?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
What are characteristics of organic compounds?
Large & seem very complex, but in reality they are built using small & relatively simple monomers
Monomers
Subunits
Polymers
Monomers joined together
What are monomers for carbohydrates?
Glucose
Ribose
Fructose
How many carbon compounds does glucose contain?
C6H12O6; 6 carbon compounds
How many carbon compounds does ribose contain?
C5H10O5; 5 carbon compound
What are functions of carbohydrates?
Quick form of energy, transport energy, stores energy
Saccharides
Another word carbohydrates
What are monomers of protein?
Amino acids
Protein
Amino acids joined together
Peptide
Another word for amino acids
How are amino acids joined together?
By a condensation reaction