PS Ch. 9 Vocabulary Test

Front

What is an organic compound that contains the same elements as carbohydrates but in different proportions, also known as fats?

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Lipids

Front

What consists of one nitrogen atom covalently bonded to two hydrogen atoms and is represented by the formula -NH2?

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Amino group

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins that contain both an amino group and a carboxyl acid group?

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Amino acids

Front

What term describes most compounds that contain carbon and are found in living or once living things?

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Organic compounds

Front

What is a biological polymer made up of amino acids that catalyzes many cell reactions and provides structural material for many parts of the body?

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Protein

Front

What are the large molecules made up of smaller units called nucleotides, which are essential for storing and transmitting genetic information?

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Nucleic acids

Front

What is the term for a molecule that contains carbon and is not derived from living organisms?

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Inorganic compound

Front

What type of lipid is characterized by having no double bonds between carbon atoms?

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Saturated fat

Front

What is the process by which cells break down glucose to produce energy, often referred to as cellular respiration?

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Glycolysis

Front

What is the term for a group of organic compounds that includes sugars and starches, which are used by the body for energy?

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Carbohydrates