Organic Compounds Flashcards
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Stores genetic code
Nucleic acid
Used for structure and support bone and muscle tissue
Proteins
Long term storage for energy
Lipids
Main source of energy for living things
Carbohydrates
Controls the rates of reactions and regulates cell process
Proteins
Includes both sugars and starches
Carbohydrates
Can be saturated and unsaturated
Lipids
Fats waxes and oils
Lipids
Meat and fish
Proteins
Made of amino acids
Proteins
Mad of glycerol and fatty acids
Lipids
An adaptation for animals living in cold climates; blubber
Lipids
Enzyme
Proteins
DNA & RNA
Nucleic acids
Made of nucleotides
Nucleic acids
Carbohydrates are made of this
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Lipids are made of this
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Proteins are made of this
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Nucleic acids are made of this
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorous
What is used to indicate starch
Iodine
What is used to indicate sugar?
Benedict solution
What is used to indicate a lipid
Brown paper bag
What is used to indicate a protein
Biuret
Provides cushion and support of internal organs
Lipids