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Chapter 2 Part 2
Question | Answer |
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Organic compounds are found in living things and contain hydrogen bonded to what other element? | Carbon |
What other 2 elements besides carbon are found in carbohydrates? In what ratio are these 2 elements found? | Hydrogen and oxygen. These two elements are typically found in a 2:1 ratio of hydrogen to oxygen. |
What is the main function of carbohydrates in human cells? | Provide energy |
What are the building blocks of carbohydrates? | Monosaccharides. |
What are some examples of monosaccharides? | Glucose, fructose, galactose |
What are some examples of disaccharides? | Sucrose, lactose, maltose |
What is a long chain of simple sugars called? | polysaccharide |
What is a polysaccharide that is stored in the liver and muscles of humans? | Glycogen |
What distinguishes lipids from carbohydrates since they have the same elements? | The proportion of oxygen in lipids is less than in carbohydrates. |
What is the structure of neutral fats (triglycerides)? | Composed of three fatty acids bonded to a glycerol molecule. |
What are the functions of neutral fats (triglycerides)? | Protection, insulation, storage energy. |
Where would you find phospholipids? | in cell membrane |
Describe the differences in the two ends of a phospholipid. | They have hydrophilic (polar or water attracted) end and a hydrophobic (nonpolar or water avoiding" end. |
What are some examples of steroids? | Cholesterol, bile salts, vitamin D, sex hormones, and adrenal cortical hormones. |