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Organic
Compounds
Proteins
lipids
Carbohydrates
100
this organic compound gives the body energy
Carbohydrates
100
what is the purpose of this organic compound?
build our muscles, bodies and to regulate processes that occur in our bodies
100
what is the monomer for lipids?
fatty acids
100
carbohydrates are composed of what monomer?
monosaccharide
200
this organic compound helps to build our bodies and regulates processes which occur in our body.
proteins
200
what is the monomer for a protein?
amino acids
200
what types of lipids are liquid at room temperature?
unsaturated fats
200
fructose is a great example of what?
monosaccharide
300
what are the three elements that build organic compounds
hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon
300
how many amino acids does it take to create a protein?
20
300
there are many different kinds of lipids, which one is solid at room temperature?
saturated fats
300
a carbohydrate that contains many monomers is what?
polysaccharides
400
a material is said to be organic if it contains what element?
Carbon
400
What protein in our blood carries oxygen throughout our body?
hemoglobin
400
what are the main functions of lipids?
energy storage, protection, insulation, water proofing
400
examples of polysaccharides are?
starch, cellulose, glycogen, chitin
500
this organic molecule contains our genetic information
nucleic acids
500
what is the protein that speeds up reactions in our bodies ?
enzymes
500
a triglyceride is made up of what 4 things?
3 fatty acids and a glycerol group
500
what is the ratio between carbon, hydrogen, oxygen atoms found in carbohydrates?
1:2:1