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Biochemistry 9A

Vocab for Organic Compounds

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one of a class of substances that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means. Element
the attraction between atoms in a molecule or crystalline structure. Chemical bond
the bond formed by the sharing of a pair of electrons by two atoms. Covalent Bond
A chemical bond formed between an electropositive atom (typically hydrogen) and a strongly electronegative atom,such as oxygen or nitrogen. Hydrogen Bond
the electrostatic bond between two ions formed through the transfer of one or more electrons. Ionic Bond
A type of covalent bond between two atoms in which electrons are shared unequally. Polar Bond
Relating to chemical compounds containing carbon, especially hydrocarbons Organic
pertaining to compounds that are not hydrocarbons or their derivatives. Inorganic
Any of a group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums and serves as a major energy source in the diet of animals. Carbohydrate
Any of a group of complex organic macromolecules that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and usually sulfur and are composed of one or more chains of amino acids. Protein
any of a group of organic compounds that are greasy to the touch, insoluble in water, and soluble in alcohol and ether Lipid
any of a group of long, linear macromolecules, either DNA or various types of RNA, that carry genetic information directing all cellular functions Nucleic Acid
are the building blocks from which proteins are constructed Amino Acid
The chemical bond formed between the carboxyl groups and amino groups of neighboring amino acids, constituting the primary linkage of all protein structures. Peptide Bond
The molecular unit that joins with similar units to form a polymer. Monomer
In chemistry, a long molecule made up of a chain of smaller, simpler molecules. Polymer
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