Ch. 4.1-4.2 Flashcard Review: Chemical Compounds in Cells

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A special type of protein that speeds up a chemical reaction is called:

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Enzyme

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Any substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances is called:

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Element

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Living things need carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. All these compounds contain Carbon, making them a part of which group?

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Organic compounds

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Proteins are abundant in which groups of foods?

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Meat, dairy products, fish, nuts & beans

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The monomers, or smaller molecules, that when linked together form proteins are called:

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Amino acids

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What are the four main types of organic compounds essential for life?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

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What is the basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What type of organic compound is primarily used for energy storage in living organisms?

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Lipids

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What is the function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Provide energy and structural support.

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What are nucleic acids and what is their primary function?

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Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) store and transmit genetic information.