Lesson 3 Flashcards
How many valence electrons to carbon atoms have ?
4
Where is carbon found ?
In all living things
What is Alkane?
Single bond
What is Alkene ?
Double bond
What is alkyne
Triple bond
What elements can carbon bond with ?
Hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, sulfur, and nitrogen
When does carbon form chains unlimited in length ?
When one carbon atom bonds to another
What are macromolecules ?
Giant molecules. Made from smaller molecules
What happens in the process of polymerization ?
The monomers join the polymers and form macromolecules.
What are the four major groups of macromolecules found in living things ?
Lipids, carbohydrates, nucleus acids, proteins
What are carbohydrates made up of ?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
What is the ratio for carbohydrates ?
1:2:1
What do living things use as their main source of energy ?
Carbohydrates
What supplies immediate energy for cell activities ?
Break down of sugars (glucose)
What are starches ?
Extra sugars as complex carbohydrates
What are monosaccharides ?
Single sugar molecules
What is a disaccharide ?
Compound made by joining 2 simple sugars together (sucrose)
What are polysaccharides ?
Large macromolecules formed from monosaccharides.
What is another name for glycogen ?
Animal starch
What is excess sugar in polysaccharides ?
Glycogen
What kind of polysaccharide do plants use ?
Starch
Why do plants use starch ?
To store excess sugar
What are lipids made from ?
Carbon and hydrogen
What are the common categories of lipids ?
Fats, oils, waxes