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organic molecules
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| molecules | a group of atoms that is held together by covalent bonds |
| organic molecules | if bonding occurs between two or more carbon atoms |
| Macromolecules | groups of molecules that are joined together |
| What are the four main macromolecules of life? | Carbohydrates nucleic acids lipids proteins |
| Carbohydrates | an organic macromolecules |
| what are carbohydrates made out of? | carbon hydrogen and oxygen atoms |
| simple carbohydrates are known as.. | monosaccharides |
| monosaccharides can be combined to form more complex carbohydrates | polysaccharides |
| glycogen, starch, and cellulose are all examples of... | polysaccharides |
| nucleotides | chemical compounds that are primarily comprised |
| what are the elements of nucleotides? | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus |
| what are the two main types of nucleic acids | ribonucleic acids (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) |
| Lipids | organic macromolecules that are insoluble in water |
| Fill in the blank This is why _____ are often found in _______ _______ and other waterproof coverings. | this is why lipids are often found in biological membranes and other waterproof coverings. |
| what is the most important lipid? | fats |
| what is triglycerides? | Triglycerides are a type of fat that contain one glycerol molecule and three fatty acids. |
| fatty acids are long chains of ___ units joined together. | CH2 |
| were can you find saturated fats? | butter, cheese, chocolate, beef, and coconut oil |
| unsaturated fat are also found in.. | olives and olive oil, peanuts and peanut oil, fish, and mayonnaise. |
| why are fats important | because they are a major source of energy |
| Proteins are organic macromolecules that are composed of ______ _____ _____. | Proteins are organic macromolecules that are composed of amino acid monomers. |
| how many essential amino acids are used by all living things to construct proteins | 20 |
| amino acids are made up of? | carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. |
| name at least one of the 3 amino acids | Alanine, histidine, or threonine |
| Hormones are? | protein-containing substances that play a role in the regulation of cellular functions. |
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