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Organic Compounds
Chapter 3 The Chemistry of Life
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleotide | A molecule composed of one or more phosphate groups, a 5-carbon sugar, and a nitrogenous base. |
| Carotenoid | A group of yellow to orange pigments in plants |
| Protein | A large complex organic compound composed of chemically linked amino acid subunits. |
| Steroid | Complex lipid molecules containing carbon atoms arranged in four interlocking rings. |
| Amino Acid | An organic compound containing an amino group and a carboxyl group. |
| Tertiary Structure | Three-dimensional structure of a protein molecule. |
| Hydrocarbon | An organic compound that is made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms. |
| Phospholipid | A fatlike substance in which there are two fatty acids and a phosphorus-containing group attached to glycerol. |
| Starch | Polysaccharide used by plants to store energy. |
| Glycogen | The principle carbohydrate stored in animal cells. |