organic compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is an organic compound?
A
A group of molecules that contain carbon - hydrogen bonds
2
Q
Why study organic compounds?
A
All living things are made of organic compuonds.
3
Q
Carbon can have up to ___ ______ because of its structure.
A
4, bonds
4
Q
All types of organic compounds contain ______, but may also contain:
A
carbon, sulfur, phosphorus, oxygen, and hydrogen
5
Q
Four major catogories of organic molecules are found in all living things:
A
Carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins
6
Q
mono=
A
one
7
Q
poly=
A
many
8
Q
a ____ is a single unit of a structure
A
monomer
9
Q
a _____ is a larger structure made up of monomers
A
polymer
