Organic Macromolecules

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Organic chemistry is the study of all compounds that contain bonds between _____ atoms.

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Carbon

Front

Carbon has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons (4 are valence electrons). Carbon is able to form _____ covalent bonds.

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4

Front

The smaller units, or _____, join together to form _____ in the process of polymerization.

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monomers, polymers

Front

Four groups of organic compounds found in living things are:

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carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins

Front

Which macromolecule do living things use as their main source of energy?

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carbohydrates

Front

The monomers in starch are _____ molecules.

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sugar

Front

Single sugar molecules are called _____

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monosaccharides

Front

Large macromolecules formed from monosaccharides are called _____?

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polysaccharides

Front

Many animals store excess sugar in a polysaccharide called _____?

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glycogen

Front

Which macromolecule is used to store energy and makes up a large portion of cell membranes?

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lipids