Inorganic Compounds

Question 1

Polar Molecules

Answer 1

Any molecule having an unequal distribution of charges

Question 2

Acid

Answer 2

1 or more Hydrogen ions (H+) & 1 or more negative ions

Question 3

Base

Answer 3

1 or more negative hydroxide ions (OH-)

Question 4

Macromolecules

Answer 4

Small organic molecules combined into very large molecules. (Made of many polymers)

Question 5

Monosaccharides

Answer 5

Simple Sugars (glucose) 
Main Energy

Question 6

Disccharides

Answer 6

Double sugars, when 2 monosaccharides join dehydration synthesis. (glucose & sucrose=sucrose)

Question 7

Polysaccharides

Answer 7

Many Monosaccharides

Energy storage of Starch and glycogen

Question 8

Carbohydrates

Answer 8

Organic compounds Sugars & Starches
Building blocks for DNA
Build cell walls and membrane

Question 9

Carbs

Answer 9

Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

Always in Ratio of 1C:2H:10

Question 10

Lipids

Answer 10

Composed of C,H, & O but lack 1C:2H;1O
Fat, Oils, and Waxes
Function: Form plasma membranes that enclose cell walls and allow nutrients, waste, and gases to pass in & out.

Question 11

Simple Lipids

Answer 11

Fats and Triglycerides contain alcohol called glycerol & group of compounds called Fatty Acids.

Question 12

Saturated Fats

Answer 12

Solid at room temperature

No double bond between carbon atoms

Question 13

Unsaturated fats

Answer 13

Liquid at room temperature
Double Bond
Veg oils

Question 14

Complex Lipids

Answer 14

Build cell membrane

Essential for life in all living things

Question 15

Phospholipids

Answer 15

Phosphate head (hydrophillc) + 2 Fatty Acid Chain (hydrophobic)

Question 16

Steroids

Answer 16

4 rings arranged in specific molecular configuration

Reduce fluidity in cell membrane

Question 17

Proteins

Answer 17

Contain C,H,O,& N
Enzymes speed up chemical raction
Transport proteins

Question 18

Monosaccharides

Answer 18

Building blocks for larger Carbs

Question 19

Fatty Acids & Glycerol

Answer 19

Building blocks for Fats

Question 20

Amino Acids

Answer 20

Building blocks of proteins

20 common amino acids that make up all proteins of all living things.

Question 21

DNA

Answer 21

Genetic Blueprint of Life
Looks like twisted ladder = Double Helix
Always pairs with A bonds to T & C bonds to G

Question 22

Nucleotide

Answer 22

Building blocks of DNA and RNA

Made up of 3 parts -Phosphate group, a 5-carbon sugar, and a nitrogenous base

Question 23

RNA

Answer 23

Crucial process of Protein synthesis in all living things
Single strand Nucleotides
Has A,G,C U

Question 24

ATP

Answer 24

Most important energy storage compound in the body

1) Cytoplasm-
2) Mitochondria- Uses energy stored in food

Question 25

Aerobic Respiration

Answer 25

Requires oxygen

Question 26

Anaerobic Respiration

Answer 26

No oxygen required