Chapter 3 Biologically Important Molecules Flashcards
1
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organic molecules consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen
A
hydrocarbon
2
Q
groups of atoms that occur within molecules and confer specific chemical
properties to those molecules
A
functional group
3
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describes a substance that dissolves in water; “water-loving”
A
hydrophilic
4
Q
describes a material that does not dissolve in water; “water-fearing”
A
5
Q
hydrophobic
A
6
Q
molecules that share the same chemical formula but differ in the placement (structure)
of their atoms and/or chemical bonds
A
isomers
7
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any carbon-containing liquid, solid, or gas
A
organic molecule
