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Organic Compounds
Lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and proteins
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Biology
9th Grade
12/02/2022

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Term
What does -ose mean?
Definition
"full of"
Term
What does the suffix -ose indicate?
Definition
it is a sugar
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How are carbohydrates divided into group?
Definition
by the number sugar groups
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What are the three carbohydrate groups?
Definition
mono-, di-, and poly- saccharides
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What kinds of carbs are in pasta and potatoes
Definition
starches (polysaccharides)
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What atoms do all carbs consist of?
Definition
c, h, o
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How can you identify a carb just by looking at its chemical formula?
Definition
twice as many h's as o's
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What is dehydration synthesis?
Definition
the process of combining two molecules and getting a byproduct of water
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Example of dehydration synthesis
Definition
C5H1206+C6H1206=C12H22011 + H20
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What are monosaccharides?
Definition
simple (one) sugars
Term
What is one of the main sources of energy for consumers?
Definition
carbs
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Examples of monosaccharides
Definition
glucose, fructose, and galactose
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What are all sugars broken down to?
Definition
glucose
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What is blood sugar?
Definition
glucose
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What 3 isomers have the same chemical formula of C6H12O6?
Definition
Fructose, glucose and galactose
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What are isomers?
Definition
molecules with the same chemical formula that are arranged differently
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What molecules are found in milk?
Definition
lactose and galactose
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What monosaccharides are found in fruit?
Definition
Fructose
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What does the prefix dext- mean?
Definition
right
Term
What does the prefix levu- mean?
Definition
left
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What is dextrose and what does it do?
Definition
glucose that turns to the left
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What is levulose and what does it do?
Definition
fructose that turn to the left
Term
What does the prefix di- mean?
Definition
two
Term
What are disaccharides?
Definition
double sugars
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What is the most common disaccharides?
Definition
sucrose (table sugar)
Term
Example of a disaccharide (other than sucrose)
Definition
lactose
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What two monosaccharides make lactose?
Definition
galactose and glucose
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What two monosaccharides are in sucrose?
Definition
glucose and fructose
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What percent of the world CAN digest lactose?
Definition
25%
Term
What does the prefix poly- mean?
Definition
many
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What are polysaccharides?
Definition
complex sugars/starches
Term
examples of polysaccharides
Definition
cellulose, chitin, and starch
Term
Purpose(s) of cellulose
Definition
- gives plants support/ makes up cell wall in plant cells
- paper is made up of cellulose
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purposes of chitin
Definition
- hard covering in insects
- cell walls in fungi
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What do PLANTS store for excess energy?
Definition
starch
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Potatoes and grains are major sources of what?
Definition
Starch
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How long does it take for starch to break down to glucose? (quick/slow)
Definition
a hot minute- slow
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What do ANIMALS store for excess energy?
Definition
1. glucose
Term
What does animals store glucose as?
Definition
glycogen
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Where do animals store glycogen?
Definition
muscles and liver
Term
What happens to glycogen and starch when it sits too long?
Definition
turns to fat
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What is the most abundant organic compound on Earth and why?
Definition
cellulose- plants
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What is cellulose?
Definition
a fiber
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Can most living things break down fiber/cellulose?
Definition
No- only fungi and some bacteria
Term
What kind of animals CAN digest cellulose/ get nutrition from fiber?
Definition
Herbivores- they have bacteria in stomach to digest fibers
Term
Food groups w/ carbs
Definition
fruit, vegetables, grains, and potatoes (yes- potatoes are apparently a separate food group)
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How do mono- & di- saccharides react in water?
Definition
dissolve easily
Term
What are polar molecules?
Definition
molecules that are positive and negative
Term
What is positive and what is negative in polar molecules?
Definition
Hydrogen- positive
oxygen- negative
Term
What does the suffix -philia mean?
Definition
“to love or like”
Term
What does hydrophilic mean?
Definition
water loving/ attracted to water
Term
Example of hydrophobic compounds
Definition
lipids aka fats and steroids
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What does the suffix -phobia mean?
Definition
“to fear or hate”
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What are hydrophobic compounds?
Definition
Compounds that won’t dissolve in water (nonpolar molecules)
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What are hydrophilic compounds?
Definition
compounds that will dissolve in water (polar molecules)
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