Molecules of Cells Flashcards

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1
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What makes a molecule organic?

A

It has at least one single carbon bond

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2
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What are Hydrocarbons made of?

A

Hydrogen and Carbon molecules

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3
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What are Hydrocarbon chains?

A

Hydrocarbons bonded together to create a chain

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4
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What is the name for the carbons involved in a Hydrocarbon chain, or organic molecule?

A

Carbon Skeleton

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5
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What are the 4 chemical groups?

A

Hydroxyl, Carboxyl, Amino, and Phosphate

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What is the diagram for the Hydroxyl group?

A

–OH

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What is the diagram for the Carboxyl group?

A

–COOH or –COO–

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What is the diagram for the Amino group?

A

–NH or NH3+

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9
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What is the diagram for the Phosphate group?

A

–PO^3- 4 or –OPO^2- 3

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10
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What is an example of something in the Hydroxyl group?

A

Alcohol

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11
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What is a Hydrophilic molecule?

A

“Water - Loving”

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12
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True or False? Hydrophilic molecules are Polar

A

True

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13
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What is a Hydrophobic molecule?

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“Afraid of water”

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True or False? Hydrophobic molecules are non-polar and do not mix with water.

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True

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