Organic Chemistry Review

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What is the molecular formula for Heptane?

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C7H16

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Which macromolecule is used to store and transmit hereditary/genetic information?

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Nucleic acids

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What is the name of the alkane with the formula C3H8?

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Propane

Front

What type of hydrocarbon is characterized by a triple bond?

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Alkyne

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What are the components of a lipid molecule?

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A glycerol molecule and fatty acid chains

Front

What is the molecular formula for Octane?

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C8H18

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy

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What is the basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.