Chapter 2B powerpoint Flashcards
Are carbohydrates considered organic molecules?
Yes
Carbon form what?
Carbon sometimes form 4 covalent bonds with other molecules
what is a covalent bond?
the sharing of one or more electrons
how many organic molecules are there?
there are 4 organic molecules
what are the 4 organic molecules
lipids, proteins,amino acids, and carbohydrates
what is a organic molecule
group of bonded atoms
carbs help our body by?
Providing fuel for out body
Monosaccharides
simple sugars found in carbs
Dissaccharides are made up of
2 monosaccharides
polysaccharides
Long chains of disaccharides
Lipid’s are what?
Insoluble
what does insoluble mean and what type of solvents can lipids be dissolved in?
Non polar solvents
What are triglycerides
where unused calories are stored, they help provide energy for us.
What is a glyceride
a fatty acid
what are four lipids
fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids, and steroids