Hydrocarbons
hydrogen and carbon
compounds with the same chemical formula, but different arrangements
isomer
OH is the chemical formula for this group
hydroxyl
the dietary compound is a polymer and is formed by amino acids
*Daily Quad
protein
single
polymer
COOH is the chemical formula of this group
*Daily triple
carboxyl group
the dietary compound is found in sugars and starches
carbohydrates
chemical name for saturated hydrocarbons
* Daily double
alkane
hydrocarbon rings have this prefix
cycle
This group creates alcohols
hydroxyl
lipids
unsaturated hydrocarbons have this type of bonding
double or triple
this term is used to describe compounds derived from living things
*Daily double
organic
NH2 is the chemical formula of this group
amino group
Unsaturated lipids do this to your cholesterol
raise it
These chemical names are used for double bonded and triple bonded unsaturated hydrocarbons.
alkenes and alkynes
this element is found in all living things
carbon
acetic acid, lactic acid and citric acid are created by this substitution
carboxyl group
saturated fats are found in these healthy liquids
oils