Biochem Flashcards
1
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organic compounds
A
compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
2
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ex of organic compound
A
carbs, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
3
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inorganic compounds
A
compounds that do not contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
4
Q
ex of inorganic compounds
A
H2O, CO2, O2
5
Q
carbs tip
A
if a word had ose in it its a carb
6
Q
carbs function
A
primary energy source in living things
7
Q
carbs elements
A
C,H,O
8
Q
carbs ratio
A
1:2:1
9
Q
ex of carbs
A
glucose, fructose, and galactose
10
Q
what does mono-saccharide mean
A
one sugar
11
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lipids function
A
store energy long-term
12
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lipids elements
A
C,H,O
13
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lipids ratio
A
1:2:much less
14
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ex of lipids
A
cholesterol, some hormones, cell membrane, fats, oils, wax
15
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C16, H32, O2
A
lipid (palmitic acid)
