| A | B |
|---|
| Organic compound | Carbon based molecule |
| NaCl | Inorganic compound |
| Functions of Carbohydrates | Quick Energy Source, Structural |
| 1Carbon :2 Hydrogen: 1 Oxygen | Ratio associated with Carbs |
| Monomers of Carbs | Monosaccharides; "Simple Sugars" |
| Disaccharide Example | Sucrose |
| Polysaccharides | Complex Carbs |
| Examples of Polysaccharides | Starch, Cellulose |
| Monomer of Lipids | Glycerol and Fatty acids |
| Functions of Lipids | Long-term energy source, comprise the cell membrane, and waterproofing |
| Examples of Lipids | Wax, Oil, Phospholipid, Steroids |
| Monomer of Proteins | Amino Acids; 20 different A.A. for ALL living organisms |
| Function of Proteins | Transporting molecules, chemical reactions |
| Examples of Proteins | Insulin, Enzymes |
| Monomer of Nucleic Acids | Nucleotides |
| Function of Nucleic Acids | Stores information for protein production |
| Examples of Nucleic Acids | DNA, RNA |
| Polymer | Several monomers chemically bonded together |
| Acts a catalyst by lowering the activation energy for a chemical reaction | ENZYME |
| Active site | Region on an enzyme where substrate binds |
| ase | ending of an enzyme |
| Factors that impact enzymes | pH, Temperature, and concentration of substrate and enzyme |
| Lock and Key Model | model for enzyme and substrate reactions |
| Organic molecule with the highets caloric value | Lipids/Fats |
