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Organic Molecules

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Organic Molecules A group of two or more carbon atoms that bong together
Macromolecules A group of molecules that are joined together
Molecule A group of atoms held together by covalent bonds
Monosaccharides Simple carbohydrates
Polysaccharides When two or more monosaccharides join together to from more complex carbohydrates
Nucleotides Chemical compounds that are primarily comprised of the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus
Hormones Protein-containing substances that play a role in the regulation of cellular functions
Antibodies Substances containing proteins that play a role in defense
Enzymes Proteins that help speed up cellular reactions
Active Sites Pockets in the surface of enzymes caused by folds
Proteins Organic macromolecules composed of amino acid monomers
Lipids Organic macromolecules that are insoluble in water
Nucleic Acid Formed from nucleotide monomers
Carbohydrates Organic macromolecules that are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
Fats and oils are examples of what organic molecule? Lipids
Amino acids are the building blocks of what organic molecule? Proteins
Cellulose is an example of what organic molecule? Carbohydrates
What is the main source of energy for cells? Carbohydrates
What organic molecule stores energy from excess food? Lipids
What is the two most important nucleic acids? DNA and RNA
What organic molecule can have up to 4 different levels of structure? Proteins
Insoluble Does not break down or dissolve in water
Carbon bonds are broke to provide energy to the organism in what organic molecule? Carbohydrates
What are nucleotides composed of? Carbon, sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
Created by: allengautier
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