Chapter 2B Vocab Flashcards
The first and simplest source of energy for cells
Monosaccharides
Lipid that includes cholesterol
Steroids
Structural foundation of lipids
Glycerin
Polysaccharide fiber
cellulose
Generally from animals and saturated
Fats
Organic molecules with broad structural and functional roles.

Proteins
Fatty acids with double bonds

Unsaturated
Classified as either fat or water soluble

Vitamins
Present in organic acids; -COOH
Carboxylic Group
Organic compounds important to heredity
Nucleic Acids
Relatively short chains of many amino acids
Polypeptide
Includes sucrose and lactose
Complex Sugars
Protein that regulates chemical reactions
Enzymes
Simple building unit in organic compounds
Monomer
Generally from plants and unsaturated
Oils
Reaction that breaks apart organic molecules
Hydrolysis
Complex carb to store glucose in plants
Starch
Many parts put together
Polymer
number and type of bond carbon is able to form
Four covalent bond
Mineral important in nerve conduction
Sodium
Complex carb to store glucose in animals
Glycogen
Example includes water and minerals
Inorganic
Possesses C,H,O with a set ratio
Carbohydrates
Monomer of proteins
Aminoacids
Key lipid that composes cell membrane
Phospho lipids
Contains chain-forming carbon
Organic
Fatty acids with all single bonds
Saturated
Results from converting unsaturated to saturated
Transfat
nonpolar organic molecule with C,H,O
Lipids
Waterproofing lipid
Waxes