O-Chem and Chemical Reactions 4.2-4.3, 5.1-5.4, 8.4, 8.5 Flashcards
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Organic molecules contain carbon that can have how many bonds?
4
The characteristic of an organic molecule is affected by its what?
Functional Groups
Molecules that only contain C and H
Hydrocarbons
Molecules that contain a hydroxyl functional group (OH)
Alcohols
Small carbon chains are what?
hydrophilic
Organic acids contain what?
Carboxyl (COOH)
What contains an amino group?
(NH2)
What contains an amino and a carboxyl group?
Amino acid
Large molecules consisting of monomers
Polymer
What is the process that bonds monomers together?
Dehydration synthesis
Removal of monomers from a polymer
Hydrolysis
3 Main groups of organic molecules
- Carbohydrates
2.Lipids
3..Proteins
What are carbohydrates used for?
Energy Storage
Stuctural compounds
Molecule contains numerous hydroxyls (OH) and a carbonyl (=O)
Carbohydrate
Two polymers of carbs for energy storage
Starch
Glycogen
Polymer of carbs for structure
Cellulose
Main structural component of animal exoskeletons and fungal cells
Chitin
Hydrophobic organic compounds
Lipids
Main functions of Lipids (4)
- Energy storage
- Membrane structure
- Vitamins
- Chemical signaling (hormones)
Lipids made of 1 glycerol molecule and 3 fatty acids
Fats
Two types of fatty acid chains
Saturated
Unsaturated
How are fatty acid chains attatched to glycerol?
Dehydration
Fats main and other functions
Main: energy storage
Other: Water proofing & temperature regulation
Long carbon chain hydrophobic molecules used as water proof coating
Waxes