Chemistry in Biology

Chemistry in Biology

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Biology

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three elements that make up carbohydrates?

Back

Carbohydrates are made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What defines an organic compound?

Back

An organic compound is a compound that contains carbon.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a charged atom that has lost or gained electrons called?

Back

A charged atom that has lost or gained electrons is called an ion.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What charge does an atom have when it loses electrons?

Back

When an atom loses electrons, it has a positive charge and is called a cation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for energy storage?

Back

Lipids (fats) are the macromolecules that store energy.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the basic building block of carbohydrates?

Back

The basic building block of carbohydrates is a monosaccharide.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a saturated and unsaturated fat?

Back

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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