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Role of Carbon
Structure of Carbs
Structure of Lipids
Structure of Proteins
100
Compound with the same simple formula but different three-dimensional structures resulting in different physical and chemical properties
Isomer
100
How many electrons does carbon have available for bonding?
Four
100
Carbs provide this to the cells...
energy
100
What are three different examples of lipids?
Fats, Oils, Waxes, or Steroids
100
Proteins provide structure for _____ and _____.
tissues and organs
200
Large organic compound made mostly of carbon and hydrogen with a small amount of oxygen
Lipid
200
How does a carbon atom become stable?
Forms four covalent bonds in it's outer energy level
200
What is a carb made up of?
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen
200
Are lipids soluble or insoluble in water?
Insoluble
200
What are the basic building blocks of proteins called?
Amino acids
300
Complex biomolecules, such as RNA and DNA, that store cellular information in cells in the form of a code
Nucleic Acid
300
A double bond is represented by how many bars?
2
300
What is the simplest type of carb called?
A monosaccharide
300
What is the structure of a common type of lipid?
Three fatty acids linked with a molecule of glycerol
300
How many common amino acids are there?
20
400
Subunits of nucleic acid formed from a simple sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base
Nucleotide
400
What are the three different types of bonds carbon can form?
Straight chains, branched chains, or rings
400
Two monosaccharides form a...
Disaccharide
400
List three things cells use lipids for:
Energy storage, insulation, and protective coverings
400
What is a peptide bond?
The covalent bond formed between the amino acids
500
Type of protein found in all living things that changes the rate of chemical reactions
Enzyme
500
Isomers have the same ________ but different _______.
chemical formula and three-dimensional structures
500
The largest carb molecule is a
polysaccharide
500
Fatty acids with more than one double bond are ______.
polyunsaturated
500
What are two things proteins are important for?
1. Contracting muscle tissue 2. Transporting oxygen in the bloodstream 3. Providing immunity 4. Regulating other proteins 5. Carrying our chemical reactions