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Chemistry of Life
Chemistry of Life Review
which two groups of macromolecules can be used for structure? | CARBOHYDRATES & PROTEINS (ex. STARCH & KERATIN) |
which group of macromolecules ENCODES the information for all the structures and processes in an organism | NUCLEIC ACIDS |
what is the name for the group of molecules that assist with chemical reactions in living things and what group of macromolecules do they belong to? | ENZYMES & PROTEINS |
what foods are good sources of the following macromolecules? LIPDS | FATS & OILS |
what foods are good sources of the following macromolecules? CARBOHYDRATES | SUGARS, BREAD, PASTA |
what foods are good sources of the following macromolecules? PROTEINS | MEAT, NUTS, BEANS |
What is a POLYMER | A LARGE MOLECULE MADE OUT OF MANY SMALLER MOLECULES CALLED MONOMERS |
this type of LIPID is SOLID at room temperature | SATURATED |
All organic compounds contain the element | CARBON |
what are the tHree most important elements in ORGANIC COMPOUNDS? | C.H.O |
What properties of water are caused by its polar structure? | COHESIVITY, ADHESIVITY, HIGH SPECIFIC HEAT, MAKES A GOOD SOLVENT |
Explain the difference between COHESIVITY and ADHESIVITY | COHESIVE MATERIALS STICK TOGETHER, ADHESIVE MATERIALS STICK TO OTHER THINGS |
COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE FUNCTIONS OF CARBSOHYDRATES AND LIPIDS: |