Organic Compounds Flashcard

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What are the main types of organic compounds found in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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Which organic compound is not considered an important organic compound in living things?

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Water.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What are fats, waxes, and oils classified as?

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Lipids.

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Glycerol and fatty acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What role do enzymes play in biological processes?

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They act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What are nucleic acids responsible for?

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Storing and transmitting genetic information.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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

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What is a peptide bond?

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A covalent bond that links amino acids together in proteins.