Organic Compounds and Enzymes Flashcards
What is the function of a carbohydrate?
It provides quick, short term energy and is the main source of energy
What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?
Monosaccharides
What is the polymer of a carbohydrate?
Polysaccharide
What elements are in a carbohydrate?
C, H, O (1:2:1)
What are examples of a carbohydrate?
Cellulose starch (complex sugars) and Glucose fructose (simple sugars)
What is the function of Lipids?
Lipids store energy
What is the monomer for Lipids?
Fatty acid chains
What is the polymer for Lipids?
Triglyceride
What elements are in Lipids?
C, H, O (no 2:1)
What is an example of Lipids?
Corn oil lard
What is the function of proteins?
They help control the rate of chemical reactions
What is a monomer for proteins?
Amino acids
What is a polymer for proteins?
Protein
What elements are in proteins?
C, H, O, N
What are examples of proteins?
enzymes, hormones
What are enzymes?
Enzymes catalyze chemical reactions in the human body. (ex. digestion)
What is the function of nucleic acids?
It contains your genetic code
What is a monomer for nucleic acids?
Nucleotide
What is a polymer for nucleic acids?
Nucleic acid which contains DNA and RNA
What are elements in nucleic acids?
C, H, O, N, P
What are examples of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
What are the six most common elements in organic molecules?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Sulfur
What are large molecules containing carbon atoms called?
They are called macromolecules.
What contains peptide bonds?
Proteins
What are Lipids commonly called?
Fats and oils
What are proteins also used for?
They are used for long term energy
Storage, insulation, and protects cells
What are made up of amino acids?
Proteins
