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Title: Chap 2 Review

Description: 4 types of organic molecules

Total Flash Cards: 13

Created: 02/07/2006 06:27:50

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two types of starch
 Definition
amylose, amlyopectin
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amlyopectin
 Definition
branched
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glycogen
 Definition
primary structure for fungi, animals, and prokaryotes
Term
fructans
 Definition
primary structure in leaves and stems
Term
cellulose
 Definition
1,4 linkages with beta-glucose molecules; creates a V pattern
Term
chitin
 Definition
structure for fungal cell walls and exoskeletons
Term
unsaturated fats are solid or liquid?
 Definition
liquid
Term
phosopholipid
 Definition
fatty acid attached to a glycerol backbone
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3 barriers to water loss
 Definition
cutin, suberin, and waxes
Term
function of sterols
 Definition
stabolize phosopholipids
Term
amino acids all contain
 Definition
amino group, acid group, and H molecule
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3 subunits of nucleic acid
 Definition
phosphate group, nitrogen base, and a 5 carbon sugar
Term
ATP composed of
 Definition
phosphate group, ribose, and adenine