Organic Compounds Flashcards
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Stores the genetic code.
Nucleic Acids
Used for structure and support-bone and muscle tissue.
Proteins
Long-term storage of energy.
Lipids
Main source of energy for living things.
Carbohydrates
Controls the rates of reactions and regulates cell processes.
Proteins
Includes both sugars and starches.
Carbohydrates
Can be saturated or unsaturated.
Lipids
Examples include fats, waxes, and oils.
Lipids
Examples include meat and fish.
Proteins
Are made of amino acids.
Proteins
Are made of glycerol and fatty acids.
Lipids
Contains a lot of this; is an adaptation for animals living in cold climates as insulation.
Lipids
Examples include enzymes.
Proteins
DNA and RNA
Nucleic Acids
Made of nucleotides.
Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates organic compounds
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Lipid organic compounds
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Protein organic compounds
Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
Nucleic Acid organic compounds
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
Iodine
Starch
Biuret
Protein
Benedict Solution
Sugar
Brown Paper Bag
Lipid
Provides cushion and support for internal organs.
Lipids