Chapter 4 Carbons and Molecular Diversion Flashcards
1
Q
Single Bonds Suffix
A
“-ane”
2
Q
Double Bond Suffix
A
“-ene”
3
Q
Triple Bond Suffix
A
“-yne”
4
Q
Types of Macromolecules
A
- Protein
- Nucleic Acid
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
5
Q
What structures do carbons exist in?
A
chains, rings or both
6
Q
What’s a macromolecule?
A
A subset of organic molecules
7
Q
What do hydrocarbons do in cellular function?
A
They store great amounts of energy which releases when these molecules burn (oxidize)
8
Q
What is oxidation?
A
When a molecule burns (releasing energy)
9
Q
How many bonds can a carbon-to-carbon have?
A
Single, double and triple
