Chapter 3 Biologically Important Molecules

Question 1

organic molecules consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen

Answer 1

hydrocarbon

Question 2

groups of atoms that occur within molecules and confer specific chemical
properties to those molecules

Answer 2

functional group

Question 3

describes a substance that dissolves in water; “water-loving”

Answer 3

hydrophilic

Question 4

describes a material that does not dissolve in water; “water-fearing”

Question 5

hydrophobic

Question 6

molecules that share the same chemical formula but differ in the placement (structure)
of their atoms and/or chemical bonds

Answer 6

isomers

Question 7

any carbon-containing liquid, solid, or gas

Answer 7

organic molecule