Organic Molecules 2024

Organic

Contains carbon

Polymerization

The chemical reaction in which monomers are joined together to form a polymer

Carbohydrates

Molecules that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Used to store and release energy and structural support .

Monosaccharides

A single sugars, building block of carbohydrates, and provides energy to cells

Polysaccharides

A large molecule (polymer) made of the monomer monosaccharide, such as starch and cellulose

Proteins

Made of amino acids and contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen (and sometimes sulfur)

Polypeptide

Used to form proteins and consists of amino acids.

Proteins

Made of one or more polypeptide. The shape and size is directly linked to its function

Lipids

A polymer made from fatty acids and glycerol. Not usually soluble in water. Contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Glycerol

A three carbon molecule used with fatty acids to form lipids

Fatty acids

A chain of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen. Used with glycerol to form lipids

Nucleic acids

Polymer that is made of the monomer nucleotides. Includes DNA & RNA. Contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus

Nucleotides

The building blocks of nucleic acids

Homeostasis

Maintaining internal conditions as the internal and external environment changes