Organic Compounds Flashcards

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1
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Stores genetic code

A

Nucleic acid

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2
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Used for structure and support bone and muscle tissue

A

Proteins

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3
Q

Long term storage for energy

A

Lipids

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4
Q

Main source of energy for living things

A

Carbohydrates

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5
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Controls the rates of reactions and regulates cell process

A

Proteins

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6
Q

Includes both sugars and starches

A

Carbohydrates

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7
Q

Can be saturated and unsaturated

A

Lipids

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8
Q

Fats waxes and oils

A

Lipids

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9
Q

Meat and fish

A

Proteins

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10
Q

Made of amino acids

A

Proteins

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11
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Mad of glycerol and fatty acids

A

Lipids

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12
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An adaptation for animals living in cold climates; blubber

A

Lipids

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13
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Enzyme

A

Proteins

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14
Q

DNA & RNA

A

Nucleic acids

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15
Q

Made of nucleotides

A

Nucleic acids

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16
Q

Carbohydrates are made of this

A

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

17
Q

Lipids are made of this

A

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

18
Q

Proteins are made of this

A

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen

19
Q

Nucleic acids are made of this

A
Carbon 
Hydrogen 
Oxygen 
Nitrogen 
Phosphorous
20
Q

What is used to indicate starch

A

Iodine

21
Q

What is used to indicate sugar?

A

Benedict solution

22
Q

What is used to indicate a lipid

A

Brown paper bag

23
Q

What is used to indicate a protein

A

Biuret

24
Q

Provides cushion and support of internal organs

A

Lipids