Chapter 2B Vocab Flashcards by Noah M | Brainscape

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The first and simplest source of energy for cells

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Monosaccharides

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Lipid that includes cholesterol

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Steroids

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Structural foundation of lipids

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Glycerin

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Polysaccharide fiber

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cellulose

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Generally from animals and saturated

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Fats

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Organic molecules with broad structural and functional roles.

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Proteins

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Fatty acids with double bonds

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Unsaturated

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Classified as either fat or water soluble

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Vitamins

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Present in organic acids; -COOH

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Carboxylic Group

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Organic compounds important to heredity

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Nucleic Acids

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Relatively short chains of many amino acids

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Polypeptide

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Includes sucrose and lactose

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Complex Sugars

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Protein that regulates chemical reactions

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Enzymes

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Simple building unit in organic compounds

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Monomer

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Generally from plants and unsaturated

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Oils

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Reaction that breaks apart organic molecules

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Hydrolysis

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Complex carb to store glucose in plants

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Starch

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Many parts put together

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Polymer

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number and type of bond carbon is able to form

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Four covalent bond

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Mineral important in nerve conduction

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Sodium

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Complex carb to store glucose in animals

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Glycogen

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Example includes water and minerals

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Inorganic

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Possesses C,H,O with a set ratio

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Carbohydrates

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Monomer of proteins

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Aminoacids

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Key lipid that composes cell membrane

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Phospho lipids

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Contains chain-forming carbon

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Organic

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Fatty acids with all single bonds

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Saturated

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Results from converting unsaturated to saturated

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Transfat

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nonpolar organic molecule with C,H,O

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Lipids

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Waterproofing lipid

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Waxes