Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
organic compounds in living organisms
A
protein (58%)
nucleic acids (27%)
phospholipids (8%)
carbohydrates (7%)
2
Q
sucrose
A
glucose + fructose
3
Q
maltose
A
glucose + glucose
4
Q
amino acid composition
A
amino group
carboxyl group
R group
5
Q
primary structure
A
sequence of amino acids
peptide bonds
6
Q
secondary structure
A
shapes (helix, etc.) held together by hydrogen bonds
7
Q
tertiary structure
A
folded back on itself
disulfide bonds, ionic bonds
necessary for function
