chapters 1-3 Flashcards
isomers
have the same molecular formula but diffrent structures
functional groups change
change the properties of organic compounds
monosaccharides
are simple sugars
disasaccharides
consist of two monosaccharides
polysaccharides
can store energy or create structure
triacylglycerol
formed from glycerol and three fatty acids
cartenoids
derived from isoprene units
steroids
contain four rings of carbon atoms
amino acids
subunits of protein
3 disaccharides
surcose-table sugar maltose-malt sugar lactose-milk sugar
enzymes
large proteins which catalyze action
DNA
used to store biological information
RNA
used as working blueprints for protein synthesis
inorganic compounds
small, simple substances
organic compounds
generally large, carbon containing compounds