Organic Macromolecules flashcardiz

Front

What makes molecules organic?

Back

Molecules that contain carbon.

Front

What type of bonds does carbon make?

Back

covalent bond

Front

Which macromolecule is NOT organic? Options: lipids, nucleic acids, water, carbohydrates.

Back

water

Front

What is the difference between hydrolysis reaction and dehydration synthesis?

Back

Dehydration synthesis makes the macromolecules and hydrolysis reaction breaks them.

Front

Why is carbon often called the building block of life?

Back

There are many potential bonds it can form.