Chapter 2 Sections 3 and 4 Flashcards

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Any compound that is carbon based is referred to as an

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organic compound

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2
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The name given to molecules that are very LARGE

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macromolecules

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3
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These are the most common elements found in living things

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Carbon/Hydrogen/Oxygen/Nitrogen

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4
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This is the basic word for building blocks. Examples are monosaccharides, and amino acids

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monomer

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5
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Many monomers joined together will form this

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polymer

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6
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This macromolecule gives us energy. Simple sugars and starches are examples.

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carbohydrates

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7
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This is the building block for carbohydrates. An example is glucose.

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monosccharides

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8
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This is two monosaccharides joined together. An example is lactose.

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disaccharide

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9
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More than two monosaccharides will create a __________________. An example is starch. It gives us slow releasing energy.

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polysaccharide

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10
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Glucose is an example of this which will give us immediate energy.

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simple sugars

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11
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This is an example of a simple sugar.

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glucose

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12
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Fruits, Candy, and Things that are sweet are

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foods with simple sugars

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13
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A complex carb is also known as this _______________. We can find it in foods like potatoes and pasta.

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starch

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14
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potatoes, pasta, squash, grains are …..

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foods with starches

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15
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This group of macromolecules give us stored energy and insulation.

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lipids

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16
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A lipid is made up of a glycerol and three fatty acids. This lipid is called a

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triglyceride

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17
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Part of a lipid. All single bonds, solid at room temperature. Can clog arteries

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Saturated Fatty Acid

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18
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Part of a lipid. Has double bonds. Liquid at room temperature.

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Unsaturated fatty acid.

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19
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Bacon, Burgers, Nuts all contains protein but are also

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foods that have lipids

20
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This is the macromolecule that contains the genetic information. Examples are DNA and RNA

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nucleic acids

21
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DNA and RNA are

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examples of nucleic acids

22
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The building blocks for nucleic acids are called _____________________. There is a phosphate, sugar, and nitrogenous base

23
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This macromolecule is responsible for growth and repair. It is made of amino acids.

24
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The monomers (building blocks) of proteins

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Chicken, Beef, Pork are
foods that have protein
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This is the energy required to start a reactions is called the
activation energy
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Anything that will speed up a chemical reactions is called a
catalyst
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In the equation: 2H + 2OH --> 2(H20) What does 2H + 2OH represent?
reactants
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In the equation: 2H + 2OH --> 2(H20) What does 2(H20) represent?
products
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This is a type of protein that speeds up reactions. It is an example of a catalyst
enzyme
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This is something that attaches to an enzyme and will react.
substrate
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Carbohydrates will always have carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in this ratio.
1:2:1
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This is what determines an enzyme function. If it is changed the enzyme might not work.
enzyme shape
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This is a surgically create hole created in the rumen (stomach) of a cow to study the bacteria and to help sick cows.
fistula
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This is a test for simple sugars. Will change from blue to reddish brown when heated.
benedict test
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This is a test for starches. Will leave a dark spot when there are starches
Iodine test
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This is a test for proteins. When there are proteins the liquid will change from blue to violet.
Biuret Test
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two hydrogen, one oxygen, polar, universal solvent
water molecule
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A solution with excess H+ ions. pH below 7. Sour taste
acids
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A solution with excess -OH ions. pH above 7. Bitter taste. Slippery
bases
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Acid + Base --> Water + Salt
Neutralization
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When water sticks to a different substance.
Adhesion
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When water sticks to itself
cohesion
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This tells you how many protons in an atom.
Atomic Number
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This is the sum of protons plus neutrons.
Mass number