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Organic Compounds and Enzymes Flashcards

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What is the function of a carbohydrate?

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It provides quick, short term energy and is the main source of energy

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What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?

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Monosaccharides

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What is the polymer of a carbohydrate?

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Polysaccharide

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What elements are in a carbohydrate?

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C, H, O (1:2:1)

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What are examples of a carbohydrate?

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Cellulose starch (complex sugars) and Glucose fructose (simple sugars)

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What is the function of Lipids?

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Lipids store energy

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What is the monomer for Lipids?

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Fatty acid chains

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What is the polymer for Lipids?

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Triglyceride

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What elements are in Lipids?

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C, H, O (no 2:1)

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What is an example of Lipids?

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Corn oil lard

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What is the function of proteins?

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They help control the rate of chemical reactions

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What is a monomer for proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is a polymer for proteins?

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Protein

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What elements are in proteins?

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C, H, O, N

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What are examples of proteins?

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enzymes, hormones

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes catalyze chemical reactions in the human body. (ex. digestion)

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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It contains your genetic code

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What is a monomer for nucleic acids?

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Nucleotide

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What is a polymer for nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acid which contains DNA and RNA

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What are elements in nucleic acids?

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C, H, O, N, P

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What are examples of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA

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What are the six most common elements in organic molecules?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Sulfur

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What are large molecules containing carbon atoms called?

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They are called macromolecules.

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What contains peptide bonds?

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Proteins

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What are Lipids commonly called?

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Fats and oils

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What are proteins also used for?

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They are used for long term energy
Storage, insulation, and protects cells

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What are made up of amino acids?

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Proteins

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