LESSON 3: Carbon Compounds Flashcards
Carbon can bond with…
hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, and nitrogen to make the molecules of life
Because it can bond to itself, carbon can form…
chains that are almost unlimited in length and rings
what are lipids
oils, waxes, fats
they store things
What does macromolecule mean?
giant molecules
T or F: Lipids are generally not soluble in water
true
common categories of lipids include…
fats, oils, and waxes
What is the connection between monomers and polymers
monomers are the building blocks that make up polymers through a process called polymerization
what are nucleic acids
-macromolecules containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and
phosphorus
-polymers assembled from individual nucleotide monomers
-store DNA
Carbohydrates are made up of ______, _______, and _______. The ratio is __:__:__.
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, 1:2:1
what are protiens
-macromolecules that contain that nitrogen as well as carbon,
hydrogen, and oxygen
-proteins are made of amino acids
what are amino acids
compounds with an animo group on one end and a carboxyl group on the other
What do living things use carbohydrates for?
They use them as their main source of energy
what are the important functions of proteins?
1.) control the rate of reactions, and regulate cell processes
2.) from important cellular structures
3.) port substances into or out of cells or help fight disease
What are single sugar molecules called?
monosaccharides
