PS Ch. 9 Vocabulary Test

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What is polymerization?

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A chemical reaction in which monomers are bonded together to form polymers.

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What is a saturated hydrocarbon?

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A hydrocarbon, such as methane, that contains only single bonds between carbon atoms.

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What are starches?

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Polymers of glucose monomers in which hundreds or thousands of glucose molecules are joined together, commonly found in foods like potatoes.

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What is a carboxyl group?

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A functional group consisting of one carbon atom, two oxygen atoms, and one hydrogen atom, represented by the formula -COOH.

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What is an amino group?

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A functional group consisting of one nitrogen atom covalently bonded to two hydrogen atoms, represented by the formula -NH2.

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What is a hydrocarbon?

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An organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.

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What is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?

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A hydrocarbon that contains one or more double or triple bonds between carbon atoms.

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What are proteins?

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Large biomolecules made up of amino acids, essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1, and serve as a major energy source.

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What is an isomer?

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Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.