Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Element that is element is central to all organic compounds
What is carbon?
The functional group -OH found in alcohols.
What is hydroxyl?
Plastic is an example of this.
What is a synthetic polymer?
These macromolecules are the main source of energy for the body.
What are carbohydrates?
Enzymes act as this type of molecule in biochemical reactions.
What is a catalyst?
Organic chemistry primarily studies compounds containing carbon and this other element.
What is hydrogen?
The functional group -COOH found in organic acids like vinegar.
What is carboxyl?
Natural rubber and cellulose are examples of this type of polymer.
What are natural polymers?
These macromolecules are made of amino acids and perform various functions in the body.
What are proteins?
The location on the enzyme where the substrate binds.
What is the active site?
Compounds made of only hydrogen and carbon atoms.
What are hydrocarbons?
The functional group -NH2 essential in amino acids.
What is amino?
The building blocks that join together to form polymers.
What are monomers?
These macromolecules store energy and make up the cell membrane.
What are fats and lipids?
The model that describes how enzymes and substrates fit together.
What is the lock and key model?
Organic chemistry primarily studies compounds containing these two elements.
What are carbon and hydrogen?
The functional group >C=O found in ketones.
What is carbonyl?
These polymers are man-made through chemical processes.
What are synthetic polymers?
Butter is an example of this macromolecule.
What is lipid / fat?
The substance that enzymes act upon during a chemical reaction
What is a substrate?
The simple molecules that act as building blocks for organic compounds.
What are monomers?
This group makes substances taste sour:
What is carboxyl?
Name one example of a natural polymer that we learned about.
What is DNA? Starch? Cellulose? Protein? Cotton? Wool? Silk?
Steak is an example of this macromolecule.
What is protein?
These things each influence the rate of reaction of enzymes. (name 1)
What is temperature, pH, substrate concentration?