Chapter 3- The Molecules Of Cells

Question 0

A hydrocarbon is made up of:

Answer 0

Hydrogen and carbon. Methane is a hydrocarbon

Question 1

Carbon based molecules are:

Answer 1

Organic Compounds

Question 2

Define a carbon skeleton:

Answer 2

The chain of carbon atoms in an organic molecule.

Question 3

Define Isomers

Answer 3

Compounds with the same formula but different structures

Question 4

Functional groups help determine- what?

Answer 4

The properties of organic compounds. A functional group is defined as the groups of atoms that usually participate in Chemical reactions

Question 5

What is the difference between hydrophilic and hydrophobic?

Answer 5

Hydrophilic is water loving. Hydrophobic is water fearing.

Question 6

Define a hydroxyl group

Answer 6

Compound that consists of a hydrogen atom bonds to an oxygen atom
Which is bonded to a carbon chain. Examples: all alcohols and ethanol

Question 7

Describe a carbonyl group

Answer 7

Carbon atom linked by a double bond to an oxygen