Chapter 3 Notecards Flashcards
1
Q
Organic molecules contain ______
A
Carbon
2
Q
Organic molecules are abundant in ____ ___
A
Living Organisms
3
Q
Large, complex organic molecules
A
Macromolecules
4
Q
What are isomers
A
Two molecules with an identical molecular formula but different structures and characteristics
5
Q
What are Structural isomers?
A
contain the same atoms but in
different bonding relationships
6
Q
What are Stereoisomers
A
Identical bonding relationships, but
the spatial positioning of the atoms differs in the two isomers
7
Q
What are Cis-trans isomers?
A
positioning around the double bond
8
Q
What are Enantiomers
A
mirror image molecules
9
Q
What is a dehydration reaction, and what is it used for
A
A molecule of water is removed each time a new monomer is added, thus a
“dehydration” reaction
10
Q
Dehydration is catalyzed by
A
enzymes
