Chapter 4: Chemistry of Life Flashcards
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What is the functional group for an aldehyde (sugar)?
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R- CHO
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What is an R- OH
A
Alcohol
2
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An R- NH is an?
2
A
Amine
3
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What is the functional group for carboxylic acids?
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R- COOH
4
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What is C H O
6 12 6
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GLUCOSE = BLOOD SUGAR
5
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Structures with an identical molecular formula but different structures and characteristics are?
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Isomers
6
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Identical bonding relationships, but the spatial positioning of the atoms differs in the two isomers are?
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Stereoisomers
7
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Positioning around a double bond =
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Cis or Trans Isomers
8
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What are Enantiomers?
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A mirror image of another molecule
9
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What is a condensation of dehydration reaction?
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Take away water to form polymers
10
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Hydrolysis?
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Add water to break away polymers
11
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Name the 4 types of macromolecules and their monomers
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- Carbohydrates : monosaccharides
- Lipids : fatty acids
- Proteins : amino acids
- Nucleic acids : nucleotides
