Questions and Answers
How many valence electrons does each carbon atom have?
four
What gives carbon the ability to form chains that are almost unlimited in length?
A carbon atom can bond to other carbon atoms
Many of the molecules in living cells are so large they are called________
macromolecules
____________ is the process that forms large organic molecules
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When two or more ____________ join together, a polymer forms
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What are carbs composed of?
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What are lipids composed of?
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What are nucleic acids composed of?
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What are proteins composed of?
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What are carbohydrates' function?
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What are lipids function?
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What are nucleic acids function?
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What are proteins function?
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How did organic compounds get their name? How is the word related to its meaning?
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Which type of molecule includes an example with a long-chain carbon backbone?
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In the molecule referred to in the previous question, what is the dominant element attached to the carbon backbone?
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What is a hydrocarbon?
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Which molecule has a central carbon atom with four different components around it?
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Which molecule has a sugar, nitrogenous base, and phosphate group?
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Discuss some similarities among all four types of molecules.
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What is the chemical formula of the first carbohydrate molecule shown?
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What three structural groups do all amino acids have in common?
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What are the R side chains in two amino acids shown in Model 1?
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Explain why the terms dehydration synthesis and condensation are used for certain reactions.
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What substance would need to be added to reverse dehydration synthesis?
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Lysis means to split or separate. What prefix would you add to lysis to mean separate or split using water?
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What word describes the reaction that uses water to break apart a large molecule?
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Why is water so important for metabolic reactions?
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Study Notes
Carbon and Bonds
- Carbon atoms possess four valence electrons, allowing them to form stable bonds.
- Carbon's ability to bond with itself enables the formation of extensive chains, facilitating a variety of organic structures.
Organic Molecules
- Large molecules in living cells are classified as macromolecules.
- Polymerization is the process through which large organic molecules are formed from smaller units known as monomers.
Composition of Biological Macromolecules
- Carbohydrates consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- Lipids are primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen, contributing to their structure and function.
- Nucleic acids are made of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus.
- Proteins are constructed from nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen.
Functions of Biological Macromolecules
- Carbohydrates serve as the main energy source and have structural roles in cells.
- Lipids are responsible for energy storage and forming biological membranes and protective coverings.
- Nucleic acids are crucial for storing and transmitting genetic information.
- Proteins perform various functions, including regulating reactions, structural support, substance transport, and immune response.
Organic Compounds
- The term "organic" relates to "living," indicating that these compounds are produced by living organisms using energy and nonliving raw materials.
Molecular Structures
- Lipids often feature a long-chain carbon backbone.
- Amino acids contain a central carbon atom bonded to four different groups, including an amine and a carboxylic acid.
- Nucleic acids comprise a sugar, nitrogenous base, and phosphate group.
Commonalities Among Macromolecules
- All four major types of biological molecules contain carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).
Chemical Structure and Reactions
- The formula for the simplest carbohydrate is C6H12O6.
- Amino acids share three structural components: amine group, carboxylic acid, and an R side chain, which varies among them.
Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis
- Dehydration synthesis (condensation reactions) involves the removal of water to bond monomers, creating larger molecules.
- Reverse reactions (breaking down large molecules) require the addition of water, termed hydrolysis.
- Hydrolysis refers to reactions where water is used to split large molecules into smaller components.
Metabolism and the Role of Water
- Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions in living organisms, highlighting the critical role of water.
- Water is essential for hydrolytic reactions, necessary for breaking down macromolecules during metabolic processes.
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