Ch 4 Carbon and Life Flashcards
1
Q
A
Hydroxyl group
2
Q
Organic molecules
A
Contain carbon (and Hydrogen)
3
Q
The H O N C Rule
The number of bonds possible = the number of electrons needed to fill valence shell
A
H - 1 bonds possible
O - 2 bonds possible
N - 3 bonds possible
C - 4 bonds possible
4
Q
Isomer type?
A
Structural Isomers
5
Q
Isomer type?
A
Cis Isomer
6
Q
Isomer type?
A
Trans Isomers
7
Q
Isomer type?
A
Enantiomer
8
Q
Biological molecules consist of:
A
Hydrocarbon framework
Additional chemical groups
9
Q
Hydrocarbon framework contain only:
A
C and H
10
Q
Additional chemical groups
A
Replace a hydrogen
Can alter the shape
Can alter the chemical reactivity
11
Q
A
Carbonyl Group
12
Q
A
Aldehyde
13
Q
A
Keytone
14
Q
A
Thiol or Sulfydryl
15
Q
A
Disulfide bond