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Organic Compounds
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| organic compounds | chains of repeating molecules that contain all three elements Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. |
| Protein | an organic compound made of a chain of amino acids. Some examples are hormones, enzymes, receptor molecules. |
| Carbohydrate | an organic compound made of a chain of glucose/simple sugar molecules/monosaccharides. It gives the cell quick energy. |
| Lipid | an organic molecule that is made of a chain of fatty acid/glycerol molecules. It helps with stored energy, creates waxes and provides warmth/protection. |
| Nucleic Acid | an organic compound made of nucleotides. This compound stores hereditary information (DNA/RNA) that is used to make proteins. |
| Glucose | a simple sugar that chains together to form a carbohydrate and a more complex starch. An ingredient for our cells to make energy. |
| Amino Acids | The building blocks of proteins. |
| Nucleotide | The building blocks of nucleic acids. Code for the production of proteins |
| Starch | a complex arrangement of glucose molecules or monosaccharides |
| Starch indicator / Iodine | when placed in the presence of starch, this indicates that starch is present by changing colors from amber to blue/black. |
| Glucose indicator / Benedict’s solution | when placed in the presence of glucose and heated, this indicates that glucose is present by changing color from blue to orange. |
| Enzyme/Biological Catalyst | type of protein that speeds up chemical reactions (digestion and synthesis). They are specific to one reaction. |
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