Lecture 3 Flashcards

(34 cards)

1
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Molecules with no C-H bonds

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Inorganic molecules

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2
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Molecules with C-H bonds

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Organic molecules

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3
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The major organic macromolecules found in living things are (4)

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Carbohydrates
Proteins
Nucleic acids
Lipids

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4
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Carbohydrates: Monomer, Polymer, Job, & Elements (3)

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M: Monosaccharides
P: Polysaccharides
J: Provides quick energy, cell supports, structure
E: C, H, O

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5
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Serves as an energy reserve for your body

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Glycogen

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6
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Found in cell walls of Fungi; Exoskeletons of Arthopods

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Chitin

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7
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Lipids: Monomer,
Polymer, Jobs, Elements(5)

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M: Fatty acids, glycerol
P: Triglycerides, Phospholipids
J: Long term energy, membrane structure
E: C,H,O,N,P

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8
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TF:Lipids are polar and complete solubility in water

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False
Nonpolar
Hydrophobic, limited solubility in water

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9
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Store energy provide insulation, and are the building blocks of hormones and cell membranes

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Lipids

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10
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Examples of Carbohydrates (4)

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Glucose (monomer)
Fructose (monomer)
Starch (polymer)
Cellulose (polymer)
Glycogen (polymer)

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11
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L: Glycerol + Fatty acids =

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Triglycerides

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12
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Lipids that are solid at room temperature are composed mostly of…

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Saturated fatty acids

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13
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Lipids that are liquid at room temperature are composed mostly of…

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Unsaturated fatty acids

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14
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Cell membrane lipids are what type of lipids?

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Phospholipids

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15
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What happened when phospholipids mix with water?

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Arrange themselves with hydrophobic heads tucked in

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16
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Phospholipids are __ at both end

17
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Have 4 carbon rings linked together and is a key component of the plasma membrane of animal cells

18
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A steroid piped that partners with phospholipids in the cell membrane & helps firm up membrane and make it less permeable

19
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Made up of hydrocarbon chain with an alcohol (-OH) group and a fatty acid

20
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TF: Hydrocarbons are lipids

21
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Proteins: Monomer, Polymer, Job, Elements(5)

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M: Amino acids
P: Polypeptide = Protein
J: Communication, structure, enzymes
Elements: C,H,O,N,S

22
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The most abundant organic molecules in living systems

23
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4 levels of protein structure

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Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary

24
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Protein structure: Sequence of the amino acid chain

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Primary level

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Protein structure: Hydrogen bonding of amino acid back bone causes folding patterns
Secondary level
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Protein structure: The unique three-dimensional structure if a polypeptide, includes interactions between R groups
Tertiary level
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Protein structure: The interaction of several polypeptides (subunits)
Quaternary
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Protein Functions summary (EECTS)
Entry, Exit Capture, Transport Support
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Speeds up chemical rxns to make or break bonds (catalyst)
Enzymes
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Prefix to recognize an enzyme
-ase, ex: Lipase,Lactase
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Nucleic acid: Monomer, Polymer, Job, Elements(5)
M:Nucleotide P: DNA or RNA J:Stores genetic information E: C,H,O,N,P
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2 main types of nucleic acids
DNA RNA
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Function of ATP
Energy transfer
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What can denature a protein which changes its shape, appearance, and functionality?
Heat, acidity, or both