Organic Molecules Part I Flashcards
What is another name for organic molecules ?
Biomolecules
Organic molecules are ____
Molecules that contain carbon
Carbon is important because …
- it is found on all living things
- complex molecules are made of carbon bonding with other elements to make biological building blocks
___ links together to form complex molecules
Biologic building blocks
___ bond together to form long chain called ___
Monomers / polymers
What are the 4 types of biomolecules ?
1) carbohydrates
2) lipids ( fats )
3) protein
4) nucleic acids
Sugars,starches, fibers found in fruits , grains , vegetables , and milk products are example of ____
Carbohydrates
What is the function of carbohydrates ?
- quick/ short term energy ( 24 hours )
- energy storage
- structure
What three elements make up carbohydrates?
Carbon,hydrogen, oxygen
How many sides does glucose have ?
6 sides ( hexagon )
How many sides does fructose have ?
5 sides ( Pentagon )
Monosaccharide means ?
Simple suger
Simple sugars usually end in?
Ose
Ex :: glucose , fructose, galactose
Polysaccharides means …
Many monomers joined together
Starch is energy for ___
Plants
Glycogen is energy for ___
Animals
Cellulose is support for ___
Plant cell walls
Chitin is support for ___
Exoskeletons of arthropods ( ex : roach )
Starch, glycogen, cellulose , and chitin are example of
Polysaccharides
What is another word for lipids ?
Fats
A group of biological molecules that generally do NOT dissolve in water are … (Ex : egg yolk,nuts , butter , lard, vegetable oil, animal fat ear wax, etc )
Lipids
What are the functions of lipids ?
- insulation
- protection
- long term energy storage
What elements make up lipids ?
- carbon
- hydrogen
- oxygen
What is glycerol and 3 fatty acids called ?
Triglyceride
