Organic Molecules Flashcards
Organic Molecules make up?
Living things
Organic Molecules contain?
Carbon & Hydrogen - Hydrocarbon
How many electrons do Hydrogen and Carbon have to have?
2 electrons
Monomer
small molecules or atoms that bond together
Polymer
Macro molecule that is formed when molecules of the same type are joined repetitively (Chain)
Carbohydrates provide
Quick but short term energy
Monosaccharide is a
Simple sugar (one sugar)
Disaccharide is
Two sugars
Polysaccharide is
Many saccharides
Condensation Synthesis
Process of removing water to allow monomers to join together
When glucose monomers join together, they form larger carbohydrate molecules like
starch, cellulose, and glycogen
Hydrolysis is
Adding water to break the larger molecules apart
What contains more energy than any other molecule?
Lipids
Fats are
Derived from animal products
Fats are what at room temperature?
Solid