Chapter 4 Biomolecules

Question 1

What are the four major groups of the organic substances in the body

Answer 1

The four major groups of organic substances

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Nucleic acids

Question 2

Function of carbohydrates and list the three types

Answer 2

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Question 3

lipids,major functions

Answer 3

Lipids water - insoluble molecules

Major roles

Energy source

Structure role

Integral parts of cell membrane

Question 4

Organic molecules

Answer 4

The term organic describe compounds that contain C-C or C-H bonds

Carbohydrates compounds contain the elements carbon. Hydrogen and oxygen

Primary source of chemical energy

Question 5

What are the group carbohydrates are divided into?

Answer 5

Monosaccharides simple sugar - Glucose

Disaccharides - double

Polysaccharide- complex

Question 6

The formation of sucrose

Answer 6

Glucose and fructose are joined in a synthesis reactions that involves the removal of water

Question 7

The carbon-containing molecules formed by living things are often called

organic molecules.
inorganic molecules.
buffers.
salts.

Answer 7

Organic molecules

Question 8

The most important monosaccharide is

Answer 8

Glucose

Question 9

Which of the following is polymer of glucose that is sometimes referred to as animal left overs

Answer 9

Glycogen