Chapter 2 Sections 3 and 4 Flashcards
Any compound that is carbon based is referred to as an
organic compound
The name given to molecules that are very LARGE
macromolecules
These are the most common elements found in living things
Carbon/Hydrogen/Oxygen/Nitrogen
This is the basic word for building blocks. Examples are monosaccharides, and amino acids
monomer
Many monomers joined together will form this
polymer
This macromolecule gives us energy. Simple sugars and starches are examples.
carbohydrates
This is the building block for carbohydrates. An example is glucose.
monosccharides
This is two monosaccharides joined together. An example is lactose.
disaccharide
More than two monosaccharides will create a __________________. An example is starch. It gives us slow releasing energy.
polysaccharide
Glucose is an example of this which will give us immediate energy.
simple sugars
This is an example of a simple sugar.
glucose
Fruits, Candy, and Things that are sweet are
foods with simple sugars
A complex carb is also known as this _______________. We can find it in foods like potatoes and pasta.
starch
potatoes, pasta, squash, grains are …..
foods with starches
This group of macromolecules give us stored energy and insulation.
lipids
A lipid is made up of a glycerol and three fatty acids. This lipid is called a
triglyceride
Part of a lipid. All single bonds, solid at room temperature. Can clog arteries
Saturated Fatty Acid
Part of a lipid. Has double bonds. Liquid at room temperature.
Unsaturated fatty acid.