environmental chemistry Vocab

Question 1

organic compounds

Answer 1

Compounds whose molecules contain carbon

Question 2

Inorganic compounds

Answer 2

Compounds whose molecules do not contain carbon

Question 3

Nutrients

Answer 3

Elements and compounds that organisms need to live, grow and reproduce.

Question 4

Macronutrients

Answer 4

Nutrients that organisms need in relatively large amounts

Question 5

Micronutrients

Answer 5

Nutrients that organisms need in only minor or trace amounts

Question 6

optimum amounts

Answer 6

Amount of a substance that provides an organism with the best health

Question 7

Carbohydrates

Answer 7

Organic molecules made of up atoms of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Can form simple molecules such as sugar or even starch.

Question 8

Lipids

Answer 8

Large group of natural occurring molecules such as fats, oils etc. The purpose is for storing energy etc

Question 9

Proteins

Answer 9

Organic compound made up of units called amino acids. Protein molecules contain atoms of nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen and carbon.

Question 10

Enzymes

Answer 10

Catalyst involved in chemical reactions in living things.